| Collection | ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection |
| Object Name | branks |
| gag |
| 688 681 |
| Object Number | ABDUA:18700 |
| Other Number | A491 |
| Other Number Type | old number |
| Brief Description | Branks or gag in iron Jointed bars enclosed the head and were secured behind, and the projecting plate passed into mouth over the tongue This specimen was used in the Parish of Dunnotar, Kincardineshire as a form of punishment for female scolds |
| Dimensions | H: 320 mm D: 227 mm |
| Materials | metal, iron |
| Condition | fair |
| Completeness | incomplete |
| Associated Object Number | LEMUR:1000051 LEMUR:1000057 LEMUR:1000073 LEMUR:1000117 |
| Object Production Date | 1600-1800 |
| Place Key | Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Dunnottar, Kincardineshire |
| Publication Note | Michie, C, 1887, Catalogue of Antiquities in the Archaeological Museum of King's College, University of Aberdeen, Item O30, p24; Reid, R W, 1912, Illustrated Catalogue of the Anthropological Museum, University of Aberdeen, p43 (and illustrated) |
| Aquisition Source | Stuart, Professor John |