101 Things for the Housewife to Do in 1949
101 Things for the Housewife to Do in 1949 (101 Things to Do)
Lillie B., Arthur C. Horth,
Publisher: Batsford
ISBN: 071349056X
DDC: 940
Edition: Hardcover; 2007-10-01
Summary:
This reissue of the classic guide for the 1949 housewife was
originally published in post-war Britain, and its lasting appeal and
fascination have endured through the years. Although the wartime
emphasis on making do is paramount, we see glimpses of a new world of
“luxury” with “Washing and Ironing with Electricity” and “Making a
Modern Divan Bed.” Advice on every aspect of the housewife’s life is
given, from managing household chores to finding useful hobbies to
pass the time. Arranging menus, basketry, leatherwork, care of the
complexion and hair, and building a hat wardrobe are all covered in
this delightful look at the past. These 50 suggestions are funny and
charming, but all provide a fantastic insight into a woman’s life and
aspirations after the watershed of the war.
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