Harper's Household Handbook: A guide to easy ways of doing woman's work

Name: Harper's Household Handbook: A guide to easy ways of doing woman's work
Author: Martha McCulloch-Williams

By Martha McCulloch-Williams

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About This Book

A compact domestic manual offers practical, step-by-step guidance for household tasks, including laundry techniques, room management, equipment care, cleaning and mending, stain removal, food storage, plant and pet care, insect control, and emergency measures. It explains wash-day procedures, setting colors, starching and ironing garments, renovating fabrics, maintaining china and furniture, sewing and altering clothes, and removing spots and tarnish. Additional sections address food selection and preservation, window gardening and cut flowers, disinfectants and pest treatments, routine pet care, and handling household accidents and illnesses. Clear procedural tips and household recipes aim to simplify daily chores and prolong the life of household goods.

About the Author

Martha McCulloch-Williams

Martha McCulloch-Williams was an American author known for her contributions to domestic literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her notable works include "Dishes & Beverages of the Old South," which explores the culinary traditions of the Southern United States, and "Harper's Household Handbook: A Guide to Easy Ways of Doing Woman's Work," a practical guide aimed at simplifying household tasks for women. Through her writing, McCulloch-Williams provided insights into Southern culture and domestic life, reflecting the social norms and expectations of her time.