And with the colour dyed into the material, it has a particularly fine finish.Īvailable in Brown and Black. At the time, those who tended to plague victims covered themselves head to toe in robes, wore long leather gloves, goggles and a mask with a long bird-like beak that had two holes, one on each. Learn more about the history and culture of the plague doctors and their iconic look. They were not effective against the plague, which was caused by bacteria and transmitted by fleas or contact. Made from natural full-grain quality leather and sturdy stitching, this is a product that can withstand the abuse of a LARP or reenactment with regular leather care. The beaked masks were a misconception of the 17th-century European plague, based on the belief that the disease spread through poisonous air. With an adjustable leather strap and two fabric ties, Epic Armoury’s Plague Doctor Mask is made to fit anyone. During medieval Europe, there were two main theories of how diseases were spread and contracted: the Four Humors theory. This was the first design of the Plague Doctor’s mask. The beaked masks were a misconception of the 17th-century European plague, based on the belief that the disease spread through poisonous air. Purchase from a real Australian Shopfront business since 1981, Instore or online for speedy Australia Wide delivery. Looking into the blackness of your mask's eyes feels like exposing one's soul, and so even your patients harbor fear at your presence. This authentic 16th century plague doctor mask has been preserved over the years and is currently on display at the German Museum of Medical History in Ingolstadt. Plague Doctor Latex Mask perfect Halloween Costume or just go with the (current) times. To everyone else, you are a symbol of knowledge and healing.but also the harbinger of death. The Plague Doctor Mask is your protection from the dangers of the world's illness, shielding you just as a knight's armor protects him from a fatal strike. All you smell are the fresh lemon balm and rose hips in your mask, protecting you from the lethal miasma of the dying. The smell of disease is rancid in the streets, but you are the Plague Doctor.
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