Humiliation and Control: The Scold’s Bridle 🎭
1/3: Origins and Purpose
The Scold’s Bridle, also known as the brank, emerged in 16th-century Britain as a punishment device for women accused of being "scolds" or "gossips." This iron muzzle enclosed the head, with a metal plate… pic.twitter.com/41FL4GIAS5— Detective Tiger's Stories (@TBBOB2) August 1, 2024