Medieval Punishment, Ducking-stool
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Medieval Punishment, Ducking-stool
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Science Source
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Photograph - Photograph
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German postcard depicting medieval punishment 0f the ducking-stool on a baker accused of making his loaves too small. Ducking stools were chairs formerly used for punishment of disorderly women, scolds, and dishonest tradesmen. An instrument of public humiliation and censure. Ernest Nister (1841-1906) was a publisher and printer of movable books for children and paper ephemera such as greeting cards, post cards, and calendars. Reprinting, Nuremberg, 1910.
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September 7th, 2020
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