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Scold's Bridle, late 16th century. Artist: Unknown

Scold's Bridle, late 16th century. This unpleasant instrument of punishment reserved for women prisoners originated in medieval Scotland. It consisted of a metal head cage with a built in gag.

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Title: Scold's Bridle, late 16th century. Artist: Unknown

Caption: Scold's Bridle, late 16th century. This unpleasant instrument of punishment reserved for women prisoners originated in medieval Scotland. It consisted of a metal head cage with a built in gag.

Credit: Album / Museum of London / Heritage Images

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Image size: 4740 × 3693 px | 50.1 MB

Print size: 40.1 × 31.3 cm | 1866.1 × 1453.9 in (300 dpi)

Keywords: 16 16TH XVI XVITH SIXTEENTH CENTURY • 16 CENTURY • 16TH CENTURY • 16TH • CENTURY • COLOR • COLOUR • CONCEPT • CRUELTY • FLUSH • MISOGYNY • MUSEUM OF LONDON • PUNISHMENT • SCOLD'S BRIDLE • SIXTEENTH CENTURY • TORTURE • TUDOR • XVI CENTURY