Marriage was a mystery to me and i wanted to make sure we got off to a good start one book, in particular. Women were expected to create a spotless home, delicious meals, and an inviting bedroom. The good wifes guide and advice for young brides the feminist. This is a way to let him know that you have been thinking about him and. Living life by the 1955 good wifes guide real honest mom. She approvingly quoted a modern and prominent wife who explained to be a successful wife is a career in itself, requiring among other. Humorous reenactment of an article titled the good wifes guide, rumored to have been published in the may, 1955 issue of. Gives wife ample allowance or turns pay check over to her.
When i first saw the sheet of paper, i laughed out loud. There may be many successful and happily married women doctors, lawyers, artists, musicians, writers, and the like, but i. This 1955 good house wife s guide explains how wives should treat their husbands by angel chang. Jan 03, 2017 shortly after getting married, i bought dozens of books on how to be a good wife. Jul 08, 2018 the marriage prescriptions of the 1950s could.
The typical 1950s wife stayed at home to cook, clean and take care of the children. The following is excerpts from a 1950s home economics textbook intended for. 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. How to be a good wife home economics high school text book, 1954 have dinner ready.
Cultural effects single mother family poodle skirt i love lucy comedy of careers youth of the 50s beatniks popular tv genres of the 50s popular tv genres contd written media 19481952 saw 60% decline in movie sales in areas with tv major decline of movie theaters many film. But youre right about the wifes high scoreit does seem a little rigged. This is a way of letting him know that you have be thinking about him and are concerned about his. The good wife s guide was originally circulated as a fax, and then became a widespread email which lists 18 bullet points that all good wives should keep in mind when preparing the house for the husbands return home from work. Jan 19, 2010 my darlings, after the wedding bells ring, how can you make sure to be a good wife. I found an old book from 1954 that my grandmother actually used in her 1950 s housewife days. Heres the 1950s quiz that proves you are a terrible wife. How to be a good wife bridal shower by bridalshowerboutique 20 hilarious bridal shower games ideas you should try unique gift ideas to party planning ideas. The following is from a 1950s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, teaching them how to prepare for married life. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The good wifes guide housekeeping monthly may 1955 1950s. Over the cooler months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him. Heres an excerpt from a 1950s high school home economics textbook.
This 1950s article must have been written by a man comments are closed. It lists eight dos and donts aimed at making a man happy, all of which, i should add, were g. Find themed party ideas for children and adult, holidat celebration and special occasions katherine had to learn how to be an obedient wife, so that petruchio will let her eat and sleep. Cars were cooler, people spent more time with their families, and things were just simpler. How to be a good wife according to a 1960s textbook glamour. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. This advertisment from the 1950s sure is ridiculous. The good wifes guide was originally circulated as a fax, and then became a widespread email which lists 18 bullet points that all good wives should keep in mind when preparing the house for the husbands return home from work. Fifty years ago the relationship between men and women was vastly different, especially if the good wifes guide from the 1955 issue of. Refer to the first four commandments on how to be a good wife that edward podolsky gives in his 1943 book.
Written by jenny erickson on cafemoms blog, the stir. 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. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return. For nearly 11 years of marriage, i thought i had the wife thing down pat. 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 wifes guide supposedly published in 1955 by housekeeping monthly. The good wifes guide is a magazine article rumored to have been published in the may.
Sue nador updates 1950s wisdom from the good wifes guide for todays husband or wife. How to be a good wife according to a 1950s book the good wifes. Dec 31, 2019 recipe for a perfect wife is that wonderful combination of fun to read, thought provoking, and mystery. How to be a good wife according to a 1950s book the good. The following is from a 1950s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, teaching them. The good wifes guide from housekeeping monthly, may, 1955. I took a class to show me how to be a good wife, 1950s. I was by no means perfect, but i loved being a wife, and i tried really hard to be the best one i could possibly be. Neat in appearance shoes shined, hair cut, suit pressed. There may be many successful and happily married women doctors, lawyers, artists, musicians, writers, and the. Heres the 1950s quiz that proves you are a terrible wife by alan scherstuhl. A list of ten steps on how to be a good wife comes from a 1950s u. The good wife s guide from housekeeping monthly, may, 1955. A curiously selfreferential public information film demonstrating the ideal way to store food items in the home before acknowledging how artificial.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. A good wife should expect to have reduced sexual contacts to once a week by. But we can all learn a little for reading about being a good housewife in the 1950s. All the rules that a good 50s housewife are listed below. But there are also certain elements that we seem to. How to be a good wife in the style of the 1950s the. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious mealon time. How to be a good spouse in the 1930s thought catalog. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Jan 01, 2008 buy how to be a good wife by bodleian lib. This 1955 good house wifes guide explains how wives should. Recipe for a perfect wife is that wonderful combination of fun to read, thought provoking, and mystery. 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 at the time. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Things are very different form how there were in the 1950s. Old school dating expressions that have different meanings now. Join our community of over 400,000plus members today and get the latest over60 news, offers and articles. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and.
Youre probably familiar with the article published in housekeeping monthly in 1955 on how to be a good wife. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal on time. How to be a good wife according to a 1950s book oversixty from a 1950s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, this excerpt of advice prepares young ladies for what to expect from married life. May 21, 2015 a good wife s primary interest is her husband, her home, and her children. Titled how to be a good wife, the article is an alleged excerpt from a 1950s home economics book. And heres the 1950s test that urges husbands not to be. Nov 21, 2016 i found an old book from 1954 that my grandmother actually used in her 1950s housewife days. The good wifes guide with comments from the retro housewife. I took a class to show me how to be a good wife, 1950sstyle.
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. Jul 15, 2014 sue nador updates 1950s wisdom from the good wifes guide for todays husband or wife. This is a way of letting him know that you have be thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. May 20, 2016 a curiously selfreferential public information film demonstrating the ideal way to store food items in the home before acknowledging how artificial the setting may seem to its own audience. I found an old book from 1954 that my grandmother actually used in her 1950s housewife days. Take a few minutes to wash the childrens hands and faces if they are small, comb their hair and, if necessary, change their clothes.
Hope they help you become the best wife you can be. Told in the voices of two women living in different decades and sprinkled with recipes and advice on how to be a good wife, it makes the reader consider how the roles of women have changed and how theyve stayed the same. From a 1950s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, this excerpt of advice prepares. When we get glimpses of the way things used to be back before the divorce rate climbed to one in three, whether its a scene from mad men or the charts presented here, we try not to think that this might have been the way things were for our grandparents and greatgrandparents that marriage was a kind of pleasant business partnership in which both partners walked a fine line between. A good wifes primary interest is her husband, her home, and her children. 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 at the time. The list was supposedly first published in the may th 1955 issue of housekeeping monthly. From a 1950s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, this excerpt of advice prepares young ladies for. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. It also advices women to take fifteen minutes to refresh themselves, so that they can look perky when their man walks in. Mar 18, 2001 a list of ten steps on how to be a good wife comes from a 1950s u.
From the perils of courting to the inevitable list of wedding gifts to the household tips that any selfrespecting new wife should know, this book collects heartwarming personal anecdotes from women who embarked on married life during this fascinating postwar period, providing a trip down memory lane for any wife or child of the 1950s. The advice below prepares young ladies for what to expect from married life. This meant wives must not only clean the house but also truly make a home. Do you ever feel guilty because you cant live up to this fantasy of the good wife. Shortly after getting married, i bought dozens of books on how to be a good wife. The good wifes guide and advice for young brides the. From a 1950s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, this excerpt of advice prepares young ladies for what to expect from married life. Actually, if hubby takes his wife out for a date 7 days a week his highest score, by my reckoning, is 62 thats if he treats her friends well and doesnt blow his nose at table lol. If their mothers acted this way, small wonder theyre confused by us millennium women. How to be a good husband in the 1950s our everyday life. Aug 24, 2014 living life by the 1955 good wifes guide august 24, 2014 audra rogers 5 comments youre probably familiar with the article published in housekeeping monthly in 1955 on how to be a good wife. 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.
The good wifes guide housekeeping monthly may 1955. Being a homemaker in the 1950s meant caring for both your family and your house, as well as presenting yourself as pictureperfect throughout the day. Marriage and homemaking in the 1950s by sheila hardy isbn. The following is excerpts from a 1950s home economics textbook intended for high school girls, teaching them how to prepare for married life. The text and supposed scan of the article have been widely circulated via email. Dont miss out on reading recipe for a perfect wife as it gave me a real pleasure in reading a mix of alice hale and her husband and a cooking book filled with recipes. 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. If you are going to read any contemporary book make a purchase for recipe for. Urban legends 1950s hoaxes feminism and history feminism and the family.
It is called pictoral medical guide, and was published in 1954 with writings by 42 specialists at the time. How to be a good wife according to a 1950s book oversixty. It also reminds us how far weve come in comparatively few years. It made the rounds on email back when everyone had an aol account. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal, on time. Having a good job that provides health benefits and enough income to keep your family comfortable should be one of the top priorities. I suspect some people could be deeply offended by this book, but if you take it that these days most of the instructions could apply to either sex, there are a few truths hidden in the pages. My darlings, after the wedding bells ring, how can you make sure to be a good wife.
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