House Wife Collection (page 8)

Woman Toasts at Grate
A woman sits and toasts a piece of bread at a fire grate. Date: 1903

Woman Cooking 1903
A woman makes gravy in a pan over the stove

Woman Cleans Pans 1903
A woman cleans pans in her kitchen

Social / Serbia Postman
A postman of Montenegro brings a letter to a housewife as she sits at her spinning wheel

Dusting a Television
A young housewife lifts up an ash tray as she dusts the television

Mopping Kitchen Floor
A young housewife mops her kitchen linoleum floor, using a squeegy mop

Washing Dishes / 1960S
A fashionable lady does the washing up

Tea in Electric Home
Afternoon tea in the electric home - a housewife uses her electric kettle and her electric radiator

Housewife Spinning
A young mother sits spinning by her door

Spinning, Flanders
a Flemish housewife at her elaborate and elegant spinning wheel

GAY GLOW GAS FIRE
An attractive young housewife flips through a fashion magazine, warming her white stilettos by her Gay Glow gas fire. Date: 1960s

Dusting for Excercise
A smiling young lady in shorts with buttoned falls dusts briskly with a feather duster - a great way to tone up the waist and bust without the need of a gym!

Loizeau Stove
A French housewife enjoys cooking on her Loizeau stove

Morey Bernstein, businessman, hypnotist and writer
Morey Bernstein (1919-1999), Colorado businessman, amateur hypnotist, and author of the book, The Search for Bridey Murphy

Futuristic home, with chores done automatically
A futuristic home, with chores done automatically. The housewifes life will be an easy one in which she can sit back, read the paper and listen to music

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"Unveiling the Power of the Housewife: A Journey through Time" Step into the world of housewives, where strength and resilience have always been at the forefront. From the iconic Ms. Magazine cover in 1972, which sparked a feminist revolution, to Omo's 1950s UK washing powder advertisements that celebrated their dedication to cleanliness, these women were forces to be reckoned with. In kitchens across Britain, housewives showcased their culinary prowess with John Bull's cooking products in the 1950s. Their skills were not limited to just cooking; they also played an essential role in maintaining households as seen in Canadian Call to Women White Star Line poster and Elizabeth Ann kitchen units advertisement. But it wasn't all work and no play for these remarkable women. The Olney Pancake Race brought together housewives from different backgrounds for a thrilling competition that highlighted their competitive spirit and community bonds. Housewives embraced modernity too - Servis' 1950s UK washing machines became their trusted allies in managing household chores efficiently. These appliances empowered them while allowing more time for self-care and pursuing personal interests. Throughout history, we find extraordinary examples like St. Margaret Clitherow who defied societal norms by standing up for her beliefs even at great personal cost. And let us not forget about Fanny Blankers-Koen hurdling her way to victory at the 1948 London Olympics – proving that being a housewife did not limit one's potential or dreams. Even English politician Margaret Thatcher showed us that being a housewife didn't define her entire identity when she became leader of the Conservative Party while balancing family life. The term "housewife" has evolved over time but its essence remains unchanged – it represents strong-willed individuals who have shaped societies through their unwavering determination and multifaceted abilities. Let us celebrate these incredible women who have left an indelible mark on history.