Practical Laundrywork For Australian Schools
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A practical educational manual from the early twentieth century, Practical Laundrywork For Australian Schools presents a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the art and science of laundering as it was taught in domestic science curricula across Australia. The text instructs students in the correct methods for washing, starching, ironing, and finishing a wide variety of fabrics and garments, reflecting the era's emphasis on household efficiency and proper domestic management. Written in a clear, authoritative, and methodical tone, it details the properties of different textiles and the appropriate treatments for each, ensuring that students develop both technical skill and sound judgment. A fascinating historical artifact, the work illustrates the domestic education standards of its time and offers a window into the social values and household practices of early Australian schooling.
Author: M. Byrne
Format: Hardback
Published: 1961, The Jacaranda Press
Genre: Education theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A practical educational manual from the early twentieth century, Practical Laundrywork For Australian Schools presents a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the art and science of laundering as it was taught in domestic science curricula across Australia. The text instructs students in the correct methods for washing, starching, ironing, and finishing a wide variety of fabrics and garments, reflecting the era's emphasis on household efficiency and proper domestic management. Written in a clear, authoritative, and methodical tone, it details the properties of different textiles and the appropriate treatments for each, ensuring that students develop both technical skill and sound judgment. A fascinating historical artifact, the work illustrates the domestic education standards of its time and offers a window into the social values and household practices of early Australian schooling.