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OverviewBeing 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 Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sheila HardyPublisher: The History Press Ltd Imprint: The History Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 11.10cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 17.40cm Weight: 0.181kg ISBN: 9780750964142ISBN 10: 0750964146 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 05 October 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationSheila Hardy was a teacher before she became a wife and mother in the 1950s. She is the author of A 1950s Mother. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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