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Midcentury Christmas
Holiday Fads, Fancies, and Fun from 1945 to 1970
Book • 2018
Midcentury Christmas explores how Christmastime in America transformed from Victorian traditions to a futuristic, Space Age celebration.
The book features over 100 colorful illustrations and iconic designs, showcasing the impact of post-war prosperity, new technologies, and suburban culture on holiday decor, gifts, and traditions.
It includes vintage how-to templates, holiday recipes, and advice on decorating, reflecting the optimism and consumerism of the era.
The book features over 100 colorful illustrations and iconic designs, showcasing the impact of post-war prosperity, new technologies, and suburban culture on holiday decor, gifts, and traditions.
It includes vintage how-to templates, holiday recipes, and advice on decorating, reflecting the optimism and consumerism of the era.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned by Sarah Marshall as a guest who has written several books on home economics and mid-century culture.
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Is Your House Too Clean? with Sarah Archer
Mentioned by Sarah Archer as her own books on Christmas, post-war kitchens, and Japanese cat culture.
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Santa Claus with Sarah Archer
