For those interested in researching, free period e-books are great resources. Here are a few to get started:
The Finchley Manuals of Industry - Household Work, Copyright 1850
Work; Or Plenty to Do and How to Do It - by Margaret Maria Brewster, Copyright 1855
The American Farmer - by the Maryland State Agriculture Society, Copyright 1853
The Ladies' Hand Book of Fancy and Ornamental Work, Copyright 1859
The Workwoman's Guide
A Cyclopaedia of six thousand practical receipts, Copyright 1851
The Ladies' Home Magazine, Copyright 1859
Godey's Lady's Book, Copyright 1855
Godey's Lady's Book, Copyright 1862
The Knickbocker, Copyright 1859
(also, a quick reference guide to ladies' magazines is on Beth Chamberlain's page here)
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