Being a housewife in the 1950s was quite a different experience to today. After the independence of the wartime years, women had to leave their jobs when they married and support their husband by creating a spotless home, delicious meals and an inviting bedroom. A 1950s Housewife collects heart-warming personal anecdotes from women who embarked on married life during this fascinating post-war period, providing a trip down memory lane for any wife or child of the 1950s. This book will prove an eye-opener for those who now wish they had listened when their mothers attempted to tell them stories of the ‘old days’, and will provide useful first-hand accounts for those with a love of all things kitsch and vintage. From ingenious cleaning tips, ration-book recipes and home decor inspiration, the homemaking methods of the fifties give an entertaining and poignant insight into the lives of 1950s women.
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- Authors:
- Hardy, Sheila
- Year Published:
- 2015
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- Illustrations Note:
- 10 Illustrations, black and white
- ISBN:
- 9780750964142
- Place of Publication:
- Stroud
- Publication Date:
- 05/10/2015
- Publisher:
- The History Press Ltd
- Language:
- English
- SKU:
- 9780750964142