The Good Wife’s Guide

October 30th, 2006 - Posted by Alan Howard

Only 50 years ago this was what was expected of women… (Click to make larger.)

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Makes you feel like having the good ol’ days back again, doesn’t it. *grin*

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5 Responses to “The Good Wife’s Guide”

  1. Chancelucky
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    Is Housekeeping Monthly Australian? I don’t remember seeing it in the US, but it’s also slightly before my time.

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  2. Alan
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    You can find more information about it over here.

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  3. Chancelucky
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    Alan,
    it says that the source isn’t real, but it may be reflective of the values of the time.

    it’s not a real textbook or magazine from the period, as far as anyone can tell.

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  4. Alan
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    Which is why I categorised it under both history and humour. :-)

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  5. Aarushi Sharma
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    this seems to be an old experpt, nevertheless, this is something followed at India and is also provided as guidance tips from home for those girls who are planning to get setteled and married!

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