Item HT 23814 Book - Elsie Pearson, 'A Housewife's Poems', S. John Bacon, 1946

Summary

Book titled 'A Housewife's Poems', by Elsie Pearson. The book was published by S. John Bacon (Marshall, Morgan & Scott Ltd) and printed by The Ruskin Press in Melbourne in 1946.

This book of poems explores domestic life and gender roles from a woman's perspective. It features a cover illustration of an idyllic home and garden, and the book contents includes short poems on domestic topics such as washing, baking, children, houses, pets, and the role of a mother and housewife. The author, Elsie Pearson, was a well known poet whose work was published in Australian women's journals such as 'The Woman's Mirror' and the 'Australian Women's Weekly', and was also recited on the radio by station 3AR and 3DB.

This copy of the book was inscribed 'Happy Christmas'. It was purchased by the Museum from a second-hand book dealer.

Elsie Pearson's other publications include 'The Squeaking Powder: a Fairy Play in Verse', published in Sydney by Angus & Robertson in 1948 and 'Australian Youth Plays', published in Sydney by Angus & Robertson in 1948.

Physical Description

Booklet, colour front and back cover with image of a country house and garden, 70 pages. Book includes short poems on topics such as washing, baking, children, and the role of a mother and housewife.