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18th or 19th century AD spiked suits, purpose unknown, Central or Eastern Europe (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 months ago by PugJesus@lemmy.world to c/historyartifacts@lemmy.world
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[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 48 points 3 months ago

If I could get one of these maybe mass transit wouldn't be so bad

[-] PugJesus@lemmy.world 14 points 3 months ago

The latest in social distancing technology!

[-] PugJesus@lemmy.world 26 points 3 months ago

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/siberian-bear-hunting-suit-armor/

[-] massive_bereavement@fedia.io 13 points 3 months ago

Yep this reminds me to Iron Maidens, attributed to medieval Europe but in reality they were made for kinky 19th century rich people that had a penchant for imaging kooky tortures.

[-] PugJesus@lemmy.world 12 points 3 months ago

"Do you have ANY IDEA what HORRIBLE tortures medieval folk got up to!?"

"A sadistic vassal with a hammer and a pair of pliers?"

"No! Elaborate mechanisms! Chilling decor! Style! ATMOSPHERE!"

[-] IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 22 points 3 months ago

The anti-Gaetz armor?

[-] PugJesus@lemmy.world 22 points 3 months ago

Just some minor defenses

[-] Empricorn@feddit.nl 16 points 3 months ago

That's the Armor of Thorns that Kirk wears!

[-] sinkingship@mander.xyz 15 points 3 months ago

I like the idea that it were the outfits of some industrial revolution heavy metal band.

[-] Whirlygirl9@kbin.melroy.org 15 points 3 months ago

Predator deterrent maybe? Bears or tigers.

[-] psyklax@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 3 months ago

Or men

(Who won't stop touching you)

[-] PugJesus@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

Some speculation is that it was for bear baiting. People do love their bloodsports.

[-] protist@mander.xyz 13 points 3 months ago

This suit is on display at the Menil Collection in Houston. Totally surreal to see it in real life, especially as part of a surrealist exhibit

[-] Free_Opinions@feddit.uk 12 points 3 months ago

Purpose unknown said the extrovert scientist

[-] Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 10 points 3 months ago

When the answer is unclear, it always ends up having something to do with sex.

[-] danekrae@lemmy.world 8 points 3 months ago

Sure, bare-knuckle fight it is...

[-] gigachad@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 months ago

Kinky suits

[-] PrimarilyPrimate@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

What a couple of pricks!

[-] Treczoks@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Free Hugs!

[-] dutchkimble@lemy.lol 2 points 3 months ago

In Europe you say? The purpose would then definitely be a sex thing

this post was submitted on 28 Dec 2024
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