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There were no microwaves, sometimes not even an electric vacuum. I couldnt work out whether this 50s housewife enjoyed doing the gardening or sewing as a hobby. While the 1940s embraced a natural, minimal makeup, the 1950s woman painted her face with new colors, exaggerated lines. Westmore beauty book a complete 1950s guide to vintage. Many economies around the world blossomed and grew. How to be a good wife according to a 1960s textbook. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mar 18, 2001 a list of ten steps on how to be a good wife comes from a 1950s u. Its quite interesting and sometimes funny to see the differences in the expectations of women in that time compared to now. I had seen that same article because my husband brought it home and thought i should read through it. Illustrated with contemporary linedrawings, it contains advice by turns delightfully arcane and timelessly true, for example. How to be a good wife guide 1950s black chevron etsy. Following on from 40s wartime austerity, the 50s was a time of growth and prosperity. It made the rounds on email back when everyone had an aol account.

Mrs charles ulrick bay, wellknown new york broker, offers this advice. In may of 1955, housekeeping monthly published an article entitled, the good wifes guide, detailing all the ways that a wife should act and how best she can be a partner to her husband. Eyeliner and mascara were used to create the main definition to the eyes, and one shade of eyeshadow was worn on the upper eyelids brows were arched and strong, and pencilledin to define shape and frame the eyes. However, i gritted my teeth and went out to tidy up the garden. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal on time. Neat in appearance shoes shined, hair cut, suit pressed. An article titled how to be a good wife that is supposedly an excerpt from a 1950s. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious mealon time.

This 1955 good house wifes guide explains how wives should. Patty dickerson is a wonderful character, and this novel is astonishing. The following is from a 1950s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, teaching them. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

This 1955 good house wifes guide tells how to treat husbands. Aug 24, 2014 youre probably familiar with the article published in housekeeping monthly in 1955 on how to be a good wife. Having tested the exercise routines personally, i can tell you that theyll give. Jan 01, 2009 westmore beauty book a complete 1950s guide to vintage makeup, hairstyling and beauty techniques bud westmore, perc westmore, frank westmore, mont westmore, wally westmore on. Jan 31, 2019 stef at glamour tries some of the most iconic looks from the 1950s with the help of raissa bretana, fashion historian who has worked on exhibitions at the metropolitan museum of art and consulted. Having tested the exercise routines personally, i can tell you that theyll give any modern ab workouts a run for their money. While snopes was unable to determine the articles authenticity, it serves as a fun and infuriating read for todays modern women. Postfeminist revolution, 1950s housewives carry a certain amount of hip kudos. I tried every iconic 1950s look in 48 hours glamour youtube.

Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal, on time. The classic 1950s makeup look consisted of strong and full lips, with obviously madeup, yet elegant eyes. Aside from her many accomplishments, including playing the role of alicia in cbss the good wife, she also maintains a flawless, porcelain complexion. How to be a good husband in the 1950s our everyday life. Feb 10, 2016 these rules were published in the 1950s in a book on housekeeping for the girls graduating from high school and preparing to become wives. A reader recently sent me a forwarded email titled, the good wifes guide that supposedly came from a 1950. Having a good job that provides health benefits and enough income to keep your family comfortable should be one of the top priorities. The good wifes guide goodreads meet your next favorite book.

The dinner must be delicious, and various dishes should be prepared before the husbands coming home. Westmore beauty book a complete 1950s guide to vintage makeup, hairstyling and beauty techniques bud westmore, perc westmore, frank westmore, mont westmore, wally westmore on. I found an old book from 1954 that my grandmother actually used in her 1950s housewife days. They played an integral part in the countrys defense, especially at biggin hill where they helped coordinate the entire battle of britain, once famously during a direct hit during a bombing raid. This little guide was written for the middle classes of the 1930s who were reading one of the first modern selfhelp books. The following is from a 1950s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, teaching them how to prepare for married life.

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The end of rationing opened up the way for new products and consumers had more spending money available. How to be a good wife according to a 1950s home ec book. The good wifes guide and advice for young brides the. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal is part of the warm welcome needed. Andelins book fascinating womanhood, first published in 1963 to provide instruction in the art of winning a mans complete love, but no such list appears in that work. Dec 07, 2016 an extract from a 1950s home economics book recently took the internet by storm, with thousands unsure whether to be shocked or amused by the cringeworthy marriage advice offered to women. Oct 01, 2016 things are very different from how they were in the 1950s. How to be a good wife according to a 1950s book the good.

Now that we have equality or a facsimile thereof we dont have to be on the defensive anymore. But there are also certain elements that we seem to. Things are very different form how there were in the 1950s. Rare 1940s hairstyle tutorials by the famous ivan of hollywood offer a unique insight into the secrets of hairstyle techniques of the war era. Titled how to be a good wife, the article is an alleged excerpt from a 1950s home economics book. Jul 05, 2012 a reader recently sent me a forwarded email titled, the good wifes guide that supposedly came from a 1950. A woman should take care of it in advance, sometimes even the night before. When it came to makeup, there was no ulta available for you to. Jan 19, 2010 how to be a good wife according to a 1960s textbook.

Inspired by the famous 1971 slogan because youre worth it, the program aims to. A list of ten steps on how to be a good wife comes from a 1950s u. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. Heres an excerpt from a 1950s high school home economics textbook. If their mothers acted this way, small wonder theyre confused by us millennium women. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Mar 18, 2017 from a 1950s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, this excerpt of advice prepares young ladies for what to expect from. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time. The good wifes guide is a magazine article rumored to have been published in the may, 1955 issue of housekeeping monthly, describing how a good wife should act, containing material that reflects a very different role assignment from contemporary american society. The typical 1950s wife stayed at home to cook, clean and take care of the children.

I became interested in the book because the idea of the book came about because of an article the author came across titled the good wife s guide supposedly published in 1955 by housekeeping monthly. In her community, she is a good will ambassador for her husband. As well she has coauthored a book with actress candacecameron bure, the. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be freshlooking. Take 15 minutes to rest so youll be refreshed when he arrives. Inexplicably, however, snopes does not declare the how to be a good wife article false. Living life by the 1955 good wifes guide real honest mom. What your 1950s beauty routine would have looked like. Oct 23, 2017 the list is often attributed to helen b.

And heres the 1950s test that urges husbands not to be. Gives wife ample allowance or turns pay check over to her. This 1955 good house wife s guide explains how wives should treat their husbands by angel chang. And that cutting out photos of the human head was tricky before photoshop, especially when dealing with the.

Nov 21, 2016 i found an old book from 1954 that my grandmother actually used in her 1950s housewife days. What happened when i tried a 1950s housewife schedule. Heres the 1950s quiz that proves you are a terrible wife. If youre interested in having a 1950s look, this is the book to have. She is interested in town planning, local government, school conditions, church activities. One car and no microwave not only were wives in the 1950s expected to cook and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, they were expected to have a house that was neat and tidy, and to keep their hair and makeup attractive. Scroll down for more details and some sample images. Leave your requests in the comments, and ill try to get to as many as possible. Applied as either a liquid or as pressed powder, the foundation needed to reflect the soft femininity of the day. Beautifully illustrated digital books direct to your device. Do you ever feel guilty because you cant live up to this fantasy of the good wife. It is called pictoral medical guide, and was published in 1954 with writings by 42 specialists at the time.

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But we can all learn a little from reading about being a good housewife in the 1950s. An extract from a 1950s home economics book recently took the internet by storm, with thousands unsure whether to be shocked or amused by the cringeworthy marriage advice offered to. I spent a week as a 50s housewife, and heres what my. I thought it would be fun to do a little experiment and see what would happen if i lived my life at home according to the good wifes guide for 3 days. Things are very different from how they were in the 1950s. Westmore beauty book a complete 1950s guide to vintage makeup, hairstyling and beauty techniques. Jun 01, 2015 1967 shelby gt500 barn find and appraisal that buyer uses to pay widow price revealed duration. But we can all learn a little for reading about being a good housewife in the 1950s. Within moments of meeting her, she demonstrated all those attributes and more.

Were continuing the tv series with alicia florrick from the good wife. This 1950s guide for wives will make you very happy its. Jun 09, 2014 heres our look at womens 1950s makeup. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. A checklist to help wives plan for the future for husbands. We can wear a stiff, full skirt, vintage aprons, masses of lipstick, absurd hair and play at having afternoon teas and being as ultrafeminine and retro as we want. The following is excerpts from a 1950s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, teaching them how to prepare for married life. Sep 28, 2015 what your 1950s beauty routine would have looked like, according to judy blume. The good husbands guide july 15, 2014 by sue nador 2 comments sue nador updates 1950s wisdom from the good wifes guide for todays husband or wife. The good wife s guide is a magazine article rumored to have been published in the may, 1955 issue of housekeeping monthly, describing how a good wife should act, containing material that reflects a very different role assignment from contemporary american society. The book suggests that after a hard day of washing the kids and cooking food, you should take 15 minutes to relax to look good for your husband, this includes doing your makeup again and putting a.