Cravat

Also known as the Scavenger's Daughter

 

 

INSPIRATION

One day I was captivated by a discussion in the Yahoo club "Racks Stocks and Pillories" about a device they called the Scavenger's Daughter. Originally conceived and used as a torture device, modern appeal seems to stem more from it's inescapable nature and the vulnerability of the captive.

I was fascinated by the variety of constructions shown in pictures and drawings, and its inherent appeal as a device to forcefully display a woman's beauty.

Myself, I prefer the term 'Cravat' - apparently a reference to its appearance. Plus it is easier to say.

EARLY DEVELOPMENTS

I decided to make one of these devices for myself, although it's rare that I ever build one of anything. I'm sure this is will be no exception. As soon as I started design work I was convinced that I would have to try several variations.

One thing that I noted in looking at the pictures is that they were all made of steel or iron. This is probably partially due to the difficult nature of the geometry required to construct it out of wood. But it seemed like this was something that could and should be made of wood. I favor a massive look, and being more handy with wood than metal, I started trying to figure out how to build it.

The design I chose uses a pivot below the neck. When the cravat is opened to spread her legs apart a set of pincers simultaneously closes around her neck. When the lock is snapped in place, her head is secured in a loose but immovable fixture. Her head and neck are quite free to move within the opening, yet inescapably locked in place.

This cravat is actually a quite comfortable device to be trapped in, but the fact that she is fastened in with bolts and locks makes escape unlikely. I like the psychological aspect of the bolts that fasten her hands in place are right in front of her. They are close, they are visible - yet she can't get to them.

Her ankles are secured with very loose wooden shackles held in place by pegs and locks. The looseness accommodates the multiple angles possible with different positions and different girls.

In some positions it is theoretically possible to slip an ankle out of the shackle, but testing showed that the girl's leg position makes this a practical impossibility, especially when wearing high heels.

Another psychological torment.

I built this cravat with the ability to secure her ankles in a number of ways. I like the way this arrangement encourages her to spread her legs in an outward manner.

But enough of the technical mumbo jumbo. Here are some pictures of the first edition. For a prototype, I am extremely pleased at how well it turned out.

The captive is completely vulnerable to probing eyes

- and physical probing too.

I am amazed at the variety of uses that this device can be put to and look forward to continued field testing (grin).

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

Is this the end? Not by a long shot.

I plan to build several more of these devices to explore various aesthetic and practical aspects of its construction. I would also like to explore several ideas that I have to perfect it as an implement of torment for my vict.... er, I mean lovely captives.

But I have questions.

Should I build it to make her spread her legs more?

- or perhaps to force her into more of a crouching position?

Should I make it more painful, or keep it comfortable to wear?

What color should it be?

What different types of hardware and locking mechanisms should I try?

 

Questions, questions questions.....

I bet you have ideas, suggestions, and requests too!

I'd love to hear from you.