Women and Colonial Law
2020-12-26T19:05:14-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNGY5XC8yMDIwMTIyNjE5MTQzMzAwM19oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==“Coverture” is a legal term giving sole authority over a woman to her father, and then her husband at the time of marriage. Catherine Allgor, president of the Massachusetts Historical Society, explained the history of this term in colonial marriages and how its impact can still be seen today. The Nantucket Historical Association hosted and provided the video for this event.
“Coverture” is a legal term giving sole authority over a woman to her father, and then her husband at the time of marriage. Catherine Allgor… read more
“Coverture” is a legal term giving sole authority over a woman to her father, and then her husband at the time of marriage. Catherine Allgor, president of the Massachusetts Historical Society, explained the history of this term in colonial marriages and how its impact can still be seen today. The Nantucket Historical Association hosted and provided the video for this event. close
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