Moray Press 1939 Elizabeth Hallett’s Hostess Book Vintage Domestic Guide UK deco

Publisher: Antiquity

Language: English

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Moray Press 1939 Elizabeth Hallett’s Hostess Book Vintage Domestic Guide UK

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This item is the 1939 revised edition of Elizabeth Hallett’s Hostess Book by Elizabeth Hughes Hallett, published by The Moray Press in Edinburgh and London. Originally released in 1937, this edition is a reflection of prewar British domestic culture and guidance for hosting, entertaining, and household management.

Written by a former domestic science teacher and contributor to Britannia and Eve, The Scotsman, and The Glasgow Herald, Hallett compiled this book to serve both young and experienced homemakers. The guide covers how to effectively manage household functions, host events, and entertain with elegance and practicality—a valuable historical resource for understanding women’s roles and social customs in the early 20th century.

Product Details:

• Title: Elizabeth Hallett’s Hostess Book

• Author: Elizabeth Hughes Hallett

• Publisher: The Moray Press

• First Published: 1937

• Edition: Revised Edition, 1939

• Binding: Hardcover (red cloth boards with black spine text and publisher logo)

• Pages: Approx. 200+

• Language: English

• Origin: Printed and bound in Scotland

Condition:

Acceptable condition – worn.

• Cover: Fading and discoloration, especially along the spine and front board edge. Marks and stains present on front and spine. Corners slightly bumped and edges show signs of wear.

• Interior: Some agerelated tanning to pages, minor foxing on endpapers. Inner pages are generally clean and legible. Binding remains intact and secure.

• No dust jacket included.

About the Author & Historical Significance:

Elizabeth Hughes Hallett (writing as “Charlotte Cairns” in The Bulletin) was a firstclass honours graduate in domestic subjects and a notable educator in early 20thcentury Britain. Her book reflects the importance of domestic science at the time and serves as a cultural document of how women were expected to manage households and social events.

This book not only offers vintage hosting tips but also captures a historical snapshot of British social life and etiquette in the late 1930s. It is ideal for collectors of vintage homemaking guides, scholars of domestic history, or anyone interested in the cultural fabric of preWWII Britain.

Why Choose This Book?

• A genuine 1939 revised edition from a respected domestic educator

• A practical and historical insight into British social customs and home life

• Collectible for vintage cookbook, etiquette, and domestic science enthusiasts

• A charming addition to any vintage book collection or historical library

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Great for collectors of vintage homekeeping books, history lovers, or as a nostalgic gift!