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18th Century Woodblock of Two Women In Pillory

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Colonial America

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17th Century Woodblock of Two Women In Pillory

c. 1670 or later, Hand-Engraved Wooden Printing Block, Two Women in a Pillory (Reminiscent of the early Witch Trials), Split, Choice Very Fine.
This is truly an amazing, original hand-engraved, wooden printing block, measuring 2.25" x 3.25," depicting two people (likely representing their accusers) walking past two women who are seated and confined in a pillory, with their legs extended through the huge blocks of wood with holes within for the convicted party's legs. The clothing styles seem to date to the 1600's. Sitting or standing in a pillory was a common punishment for men and women in Colonial America. This printing block is in great condition, but has broken in half diagonally through the center portion. The other side of this block has a crude engraving, most likely done at a later time, of a bloodshot eyeball which may be later doodling. A most historic theme, reminiscent of the early Witch Trials.



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