Scold's Bridle or brank, 1860

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Scold's Bridle or brank, 1860

3479369 Scold's Bridle or brank, 1860; (add.info.: Scold's Bridle or brank, an alternative to the cucking stool, the bit was placed in the scold's mouth and the bridle fixed to her head until she showed humility: in use in 1680 Woodcut, circa 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38153122

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1860s Bridle Crime And Punishment Humiliate Humiliated Humiliation Humility Scolds Bridle

EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures the cruel and archaic practice of using a Scold's Bridle or brank as a form of punishment in the 19th century. The device, an alternative to the cucking stool, was designed to humiliate and silence women who were deemed unruly or outspoken. In this woodcut from circa 1860, we see a woman wearing the bridle with its bit placed firmly in her mouth, rendering her unable to speak. The bridle is fixed tightly to her head until she shows humility, serving as a stark reminder of the power dynamics at play during that time period. The use of such devices highlights the extreme measures taken to control and punish women who dared to defy societal norms. It is a chilling reminder of how women throughout history have been silenced and oppressed simply for speaking their minds or expressing themselves freely. As we reflect on this image, we are reminded of the progress that has been made in terms of gender equality and human rights. It serves as a powerful testament to how far we have come, but also as a sobering reminder of how much further we still have to go in order to create a truly just and equitable society for all.

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