Simple directions for the laundress

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Caroline

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Preface

^HE author has long been interested in bettering the condition of household workers and has planned for their use the establishment of a hotel and recreation centre with classes in the different branches of household work. This has led to the preparation of these simple directions for the use of the many who may not be able to attend such classes, but who desire to advance themselves by becoming more proficient. These directions are written for the laundress. They are intended to assist her to do her work in a way that will produce the best results.

By following these directions she will be relieved of the necessity of constantly asking instructions from her employer.

The inexperienced laundress may follow these directions as a text-book or guide on this branch of household work, and it is believed the experienced also will find they contain useful suggestions.

Directions are given in this book as to many details, as it is care in the preparation of little

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things which makes the complete work satisfactory. So it is the doing of small things well which distinguishes the trained and accomplished from the inexperienced in household work.

The author takes pleasure in expressing her appreciation of the course given by Miss L. Ray Balderston, Instructor of Laundering at Teachers College, Columbia University, ichich has been of practical value to the author in directing the work of her laundress and also helpful in preparing these directions.

If there is a demand for translations, these directions will be published in French, German, Swedish, and Finnish. When the laundress speaks a different language than her employer, directions in the laundress's native tongue would be found especially useful.

C. R. W.

Contents

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Qualifications 2

Manners 3