Device against female chatter - Scold's bridle ...

It is a medieval instrument against female chatter - Scold's bridle ...

Scold's bridle - subject, invented in the 1500's in Britain and then spread to Europe. Iron Mask, tightly fits the head, put on women as punishment for rough talk and controversy. Talk it was impossible. Top was attached a bell to attract attention.





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