A 1950s Housewife: Marriage and Homemaking in the 1950s by Sheila Hardy (Paperback, 2015)

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ISBN-13: 9780750964142, 978-0750964142. Format: Paperback.

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Being a housewife in the 1950s was quite different to today. Women were expected to create a spotless home, delicious meals and an inviting bedroom. From the perils of 'courting' to the inevitable list of wedding gifts to the household tips that any self-respecting new wife should know, '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. AUTHOR: Sheila Hardy was a teacher and lecturer of English and History before she became a wife and mother in the 1950s. She is now a full time writer and has published numerous biographies of notable women, most recently cookery writer Eliza Acton (The Real Mrs Beeton, The History Press 2011). SELLING POINTS: . New gift edition of this popular nostalgia book . Real-life anecdotes . A trip down memory lane for housewives or children of the 1950s . Everyday life in the post-war era . Homemaking tips and inspiration from real 1950s housewives 10 b/w illustrations

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PublisherT.H.E. Hi-Story Press LTD
ISBN-139780750964142
eBay Product ID (ePID)221189437

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Book TitleA 1950s Housewife: Marriage and Homemaking in the 1950s
AuthorSheila Hardy
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicHealth, Zoology
Publication Year2015
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages176 Pages

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Item Height174mm
Item Width111mm

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Title_AuthorSheila Hardy
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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