" The husband controlled the property during the marriage, but could dispose of it only with her consent."
Considering that the husband was the head of the family (and still is in mine), and that divorce was a scandal in most all circles, it would not have been difficult for husbands to "dispose" of their wives wealth as they saw fit.
I'm sure. Most who are, don't.
They rarely ever controlled their own wealth.
I've said all I can say. Believe what you want. I would strongly recommend you read up on the topic and investigate your subjectively held convictions. You may be surprised. 