audiobook The Wonders of Creation and the Singularities of Painting: A Study of the Ilkhanid London Qazvini (Edinburgh Studies in Islamic Art) by Stefano Carboni in History

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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. 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; this book collects heartwarming 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.