Is it going to be edible? This photo may show why men were not allowed in the kitchen much during the 1950s. Young women at Whitworth were learning the skills so that they could raise families and keep the men out of the kitchen. From Textiles and Clothing to Home Furnishing and Etiquette, a variety of courses were offered at Whitworth to create the perfect homemaker and/or Home Economics Teacher.

-::: Please Select a Page :::- Homemaking Makes the Home: A look at Home Economics at Whitworth Alpha Beta Happy Homemaking Etiquette for all Occasions Practice Makes Perfect Let’s Decorate! Family Lessons Sewing the Day Away Cooking makes the Heart Grow Fonder Is it going to be edible?

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