The recent book edited by June Hall McCash "The Cultural Patronage of
Medieval Women" is one of a number of recent studies on women as donors.
It seems important to remember that the evidence we have as to women's
rights to property under the law, etc. are not necessarily absolute
forms of proof as to the amount or type of money or property women had,
or even of the influence they had over others with property. There are
extensive examples, growing every day, or women's involvement in the
commissioning of texts and many other things. Once again, Joanne
McNamara has led the way in examining some of these issues in her work.
Regards, Terry
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