Watkins Household Hints

Allen, Elaine

Location Not Specified , 1941

By J.R. Watkins Company
$11.00 USD
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Details

Hard Covers, spiral bound, 284 pages-pagination ends at 246, 5.5x8 in [11.5x20.5 cm]. Colour illustrations of Watkins products throughout.

Condition

Covers rubbed, soiled, and edgeworn, corners bumped, pages age tanned.

Notes

The book offers practical advice for everyday domestic tasks, including cleaning methods, stain removal, food preservation, minor health remedies, personal care tips, and general household management. Many of the hints incorporate Watkins products—such as liniments, spices, extracts, and cleaning preparations—demonstrating their suggested uses in the home.

Concise and easy to follow, the guide reflects the era’s focus on thrift, self-sufficiency, and efficient homemaking, while also serving as a marketing tool for Watkins representatives.
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