two Alice Thomas Ellis, I've already finished one.
some embroidery books. I'm not really impatient when it comes to sewing but I don't have a lot of free time and the things in this book are quick to make. The middle book has some quite big projects in, may have to wait a while to get round to some of those.
This was published in 1978 when Elizabeth Craig was 95 and still working. I've got lots of her books mostly dating from the 30's and 40's.I only managed to find a couple of vintage books and one of those isn't that old. This one
which is from the 50's I think. At least I know how to do the washing now!This one is a gem
the shop had it marked as being 50's but I'm pretty sure it's from the 30's. It's mostly recipes but it also has a section on modern! kitchens
and a bit on basic first aid
which looks pretty scary to me, the poor child looks really fed up.
So, there you go, my finds, as I said not as many as I had hoped but more than enough as far as husband is concerned.
Enjoy the coming week,
Sue x
They look brilliant especially those vintage housekeeping books!!
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ReplyDeleteFabulous..... Keep it up; you'll be the perfect old-fashioned housewife yet!
ReplyDeleteSuper books - especially the embroidery ones., I clicked on the kitchen photo to have a better look - the cooker looked a bit like the one that my Mum had, which she got in 1952.
ReplyDeletethe Modern Housewife's Book looks fantastic, love it!
ReplyDeleteThe Modern Housewife's book is indeed from the 1930s, and was based on a series of booklets, 'Aunt Kate' booklet series which covered household management, child care, cookery etc., and had ads in for ideal milk, and Borwicks baking powder amongst others. They sell for around £13 - £20, sometimes a little more depending on the condition. Fascinating these old books aren't they?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great selection of books - love the look of the persil one and I am a sucker for anything that reveals the wonders of being a housewife! Glad you had a good trip xx
ReplyDeleteOh, you did well. The embroidery books look really good and I love vintage housekeeping books.
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