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

Mb585 Scolds Bridle

Scold’s Bridle, a Metal Mask Was Used to Punish Mainly Women Found Gossiping, Nagging, Brawling With Neighbors or Lying

Slave Tortures: The Mask, Scold's Bridle, or Brank

How Scold’s Bridle Works 👰‍♂️ #fbreel #facts #bridle #works #fact | RBR Fact

This #InternationalWomensDay we're highlighting the horrific treatment women have had to go through, and continue to go through, to have their voices heard. This video, put together by The Acorns Project and the brilliant Dr Catherine Gill, looks at a particularly grim item from our collection, the Scold's Bridle, a barbaric device used to literally silence 'unruly' women. If only the women subjected to this could know that centuries later a woman would be writing this and posting a female lectu