Bits of common sense series : home topics
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20136
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1899?
- Author
- Harland, Marion
- Publisher
- Montreal : Joh Lovell and Son
- Edition
- No. 2
- Call Number
- 05.5 M11bi
- Author
- Harland, Marion
- Responsibility
- Marion Harland
- Edition
- No. 2
- Publisher
- Montreal : Joh Lovell and Son
- Published Date
- 1899?
- Physical Description
- 126 pages.
- Subjects
- Guide
- Abstract
- Pertains to a collection of tips and rules on home topics in American houses. The publication provides insight into the art of housekeeping, social etiquette and marriage. The publication is highly reflective of early 20th century social constructs and gendered norms.
- Contents
- I. Helpful of hurtful (pg. 5)
- II. Manners for everyday wear (pg. 21)
- III. Our girl and doubtful books (pg. 32)
- IV. Politeness as policy (pg. 44)
- V. Our feet and our hands (pg. 57)
- VI. Common-sense window-gardening (pg. 74)
- VII. Common-sense window-gardening (pg. 89)
- VIII. The marriage tie (pg. 104)
- IX. What people should not wear (pg. 117)
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 05.5 M11bi
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Bits of common sense series : household management
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20135
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1899?
- Author
- Harland, Marion
- Publisher
- Montreal : John Lovell & Son
- Edition
- No. 3
- Call Number
- 05.5 H11b
- Author
- Harland, Marion
- Responsibility
- Marion Harland
- Edition
- No. 3
- Publisher
- Montreal : John Lovell & Son
- Published Date
- 1899?
- Physical Description
- 126 pages.
- Subjects
- Guide
- Abstract
- Pertains to a collection of tips and rules on household management in American homes. The publication provides insight into the art of housekeeping and the ways it can be made easier for individuals practicing it. The publication is highly reflective of early 20th century social constructs and gendered norms.
- Contents
- I. How we make housekeeping harder (pg. 5)
- II. Ways and ways of work (pg. 22)
- III. Beds and bed-making (pg. 34)
- IV. How to svae time-and yourself (pg. 49)
- V. Fine arts in "drudgery" (pg. 61)
- VI. Spring house-cleaning (pg. 77)
- VII. Wanted-a change (pg. 91)
- VIII. Where the shoe pinches (pg. 107)
- IX. The intelligence office (pg. 116)
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 05.5 H11b
- Collection
- Archives Library
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
Read more.