Le Tresor de la Maison, Journal des Femmes Economes.

DE BASSANVILLE, Mme.

$975.00

Item Number: 96210

Paris : de Beau, 1853-1854.

Finely bound collection of the May 1853 – April 1854 issues of Le Tresor de la Maison, Journal des Femmes Economes. Octavo, bound in one quarter morocco over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, marbled endpapers, index. In good condition. Rare.

Published in mid 19th century France, Le Tresor de la Maison, Le Journal des Femmes Economes is an encyclopedic almanac consisting of helpful tips for the perfect wife, mother, and homemaker. The almanac includes tips on general etiquette, fashion, domestic medicine, cuisine, gardening, housecleaning, domestic economics, and lingerie.