Women of this time had to learn how to juggle their responsibilities as homemakers while still making sure that their families had everything they needed.

In addition to managing the family budget and raising children, homemakers in the 1940s also had to find ways to feed their families in less time and with less resources. With rationing of goods during wartime, it was necessary for many families to grow and preserve food on their own. This included growing vegetables in backyard gardens, canning fruits and vegetables, and raising chickens for eggs and meat.

These vintage photos were found by vintage ladies that show what young women looked like in the 1940s.