1733.—The Whirligigdetails

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1733.—The Whirligig

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A cage for punishemt: the offender was put inside and then the cage was spun round rapidly, often for a long time (perhaps all day). This would make the victim sick or even unconscious. In the mean-time the victim would be ridiculed publicly by passers-by.

another picture of a whirligig, complete with victim [mature content]


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32 x 40mm (1.3 x 1.6 inches)

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