Women Homesteaders of the 1940s September 27, 2013 by Tiffany Davis 5 Comments Only in the forties could women be portrayed as hard working homesteaders…with wonderful fashion sense. But I don’t care; these are stunning portraits! Thank you Life Magazine for preserving this bygone era. Related posts: Easy Peasy DIY Dish Detergent 8 Keys to Self-Sufficiency Blogiversary Celebration! Homesteading Skills We Need to Learn and Teach