162 – Scold’s Bridle
- Physical description:
- Iron Scold's Bridle.
- Museum classification:
- Persecution
- Size:
- 300 x 200 x 200 mm
- Information:
Original text by Cecil Williamson: 'A so-called scold's bridle, but in actual fact this bridle is reported to have come from Exeter castle where it was kept to clap on any female prisoner who gave way to shouting, swearing or screaming abuse during the night hours, it is highly uncomfortable to wear, for discomfort is the name of the game.'
- Resource:
- Object
- Materials:
- Iron
- Copyright ownership:
- Copyright to The Museum of Witchcraft Ltd.
Original text by Cecil Williamson: 'A so-called scold's bridle, but in actual fact this bridle is reported to have come from Exeter castle where it was kept to clap on any female prisoner who gave way to shouting, swearing or screaming abuse during the night hours, it is highly uncomfortable to wear, for discomfort is the name of the game.'