article_snippet: The fortunes of the brides were routinely given either in thousands of pounds or described as 'large', 'ample', 'considerable' or 'handsome'.
article_snippet: In almost two thirds of the announcements studied, the bride's fortune, ranged from £1,000 to more than £20,000. 
highlights_snippet: Brides' fortunes were described as  'ample', 'considerable' or 'handsome'
  