Scolds bridle from Ashmolean museum

Image of woman with halter round her neck on sale in market surrounded by men

Book cover

My #book on #WifeSelling describes how when young people moved to towns they often married in haste and fell out so some couples chose to sell the wife to her new #beau. Also describes the use of #ScoldsBridles. In all formats from physical & online stores. #WomensHistory #Familyhistory