Biographies of Good Wives

Biographies of Good Wives

A collection of biographies from affluent white women in the U.S. in 1846 that depict the life experience and roles women have had in society during this time period.

L. Maria Child published, Biographies of Good Wives, for both the husbands of ‘good’ wives and aspiring ‘good’ wives in 1846. This collection of biographies was created to serve as an example to affluent, white women across America in the 17th century, of the expectation and ideal role a woman should fill. Detailing and giving voice to 42 wives can share influence and etiquette.

L. Maria Child

New York Publisher

1846

Josephine Long Wishart

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1846, America