A 1950s Housewife: Marriage and Homemaking in the 1950s

by Sheila Hardy

Book Overview

A nostalgic look at what it was like to be a housewife in the 1950s

Being a housewife in the 1950s was quite different than 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, this book collects heartwarming personal anecdotes from women who embarked on...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750964146
• ISBN13: 9780750964142
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.3" x 6.7"