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A scold's bridle or witch-branks, used to silence people by blocking the tongue (note the sharp insert, which would go into the mouth, over the tongue). Widely used during the witchcraft period. 19th century, from Pettifer's PUNISHMENTS IN FORMER DAYS. - © TopFoto / Fortean.

A scold's bridle or witch-branks, used to silence people by blocking the tongue (note the sharp insert, which would go into the mouth, over the tongue). Widely used during the witchcraft period. 19th century, from Pettifer's PUNISHMENTS IN FORMER DAYS. - © TopFoto / Fortean.
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A scold's bridle or witch-branks, used to silence people by blocking the tongue (note the sharp insert, which would go into the mouth, over the tongue). Widely used during the witchcraft period. 19th century, from Pettifer's PUNISHMENTS IN FORMER DAYS. - © TopFoto / Fortean
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40.2 x 47.5 cm | 15.8 x 18.7 in (300 dpi)
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