The Dark History of the Scold’s Bridle! | Lynne McCclure

A scold’s bridle, sometimes called a witch’s bridle, a gossip’s bridle, a brank’s bridle, or simply branks, was an instrument of punishment, as a form of public humiliation. It was an iron muzzle in an iron framework that enclosed the head Come see and learn more about our authentic scold’s bridle on display in the museum. Open today from 10-6 #scoldsbridle #punishment #darkhistory #truecrime #medieval #torture | Salem Museum of Torture | Facebook

Scold's Bridle Mask which partially covers face | Science Museum Group Collection

Scold's bridle, iron muzzle once used to punish women, for sale on eBay

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