American Babies: Their Life and Times in the 20th Century (Growing Up: History of Children and Youth)

by Elizabeth Reedy (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2007

  $119.05

  Babies born in 1900 were often the sons and daughters of either extremely wealthy or extremely poor parents. No longer a financial necessity in an agrarian society, babies became a symbol of middle class prosperity. This work recounts historical changes that have affected 20th century infants.