Quick Dishes for the Woman in a Hurry [Paperback] Editor

$39

Paperback cover has significant wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Front has some stains and discoloration. Some pages have minor marks and stains but is still readable in those places. Pages are largely unmarked. Staple binding has a couple tears but is secure.

A well-worn survivor from the early 20th century, this cookbook offers a window into the changing roles of women joining the workforce. Its pragmatic recipes and no-nonsense tone catered to busy “modern women” juggling job and home. While some content is dated, the book remains a valuable artifact of the era’s societal shifts toward greater gender equality. Collectors of vintage cookbooks and those interested in women’s history will appreciate its insights into the lives of hard-working homemakers from a bygone time.

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SKU: VB51-137 Categories: , , Product Condition: Used

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Paperback cover has significant wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Front has some stains and discoloration. Some pages have minor marks and stains but is still readable in those places. Pages are largely unmarked. Staple binding has a couple tears but is secure.

This well-loved copy of “Quick Dishes for the Woman in a Hurry” offers a fascinating glimpse into the changing roles and expectations of women in the early 20th century. Published in an era when women were increasingly joining the workforce, this book provided practical solutions for busy homemakers juggling work and domestic responsibilities. Its no-nonsense tone and time-saving recipes reflect the pragmatic mindset of the era’s emerging “modern woman.” While some content may seem dated today, the book remains a valuable artifact of the societal shifts that paved the way for greater gender equality. Collectors of vintage cookbooks and those interested in women’s history will appreciate this rare survivor’s insights into the daily lives of hard-working women from a bygone era.

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