May 12, 1871: Brand Issues

Although she wouldn't have used the words, Emma had some personal brand management issues in late 1870, and early 1871, after marrying William in Jersey City, and returning to the UK. For example, consider this advert, from the Liverpool Mercury of May 12, 1871:

Mrs. for real now (but usually still referred to in the British press as "Miss Emma Hardinge"), she has yet to add "Britten" to her name. She'll save that for the next tour of England.