The explanation behind the beak mask is simple: according to the miasma theory of infection, diseases essentially transfer via the poisonous stench, and the doctors protected themselves from inhaling it by placing various herbs, flowers and other aromatic substances inside the beak. Interestingly, the beak mask itself predates the full head-to-toe protective garment, invented in the fourteenth century. And now for the story behind it.Ī plague doctor is a physician specializing on tending to those who suffered from the bubonic plague. HigginsCreek makes elegant face Masks for masquerade balls, Prom Dances, Bachelorette parties, Graduation, costume Birthdays, Halloween, musical & theater productions, Mardi Gras celebration and Carnival festivals.An ankle length overcoat, boots, thick gloves, a brim hat and, most importantly, a mask reminiscent of a raven's face, complete with a beak. Images displayed on this listing are property of A B O U T If you would like to color & embellish the mask to match your costume/dress, choose custom color and get in touch, we love to work on custom orders! Adjustable buckle to suit all face/head shapes. Pls note expedited & 1-2 day guaranteed delivery services offered will still require the same processing times.Īdult size. Thank you for supporting small businesses and hope our products bring you and loved ones some joy and humor in these trying times. The staff in his hand was used to examine and prod patients from a certain distance and not touch with hands. They used plague masks with a beak is filled with aromatic substances used to fight miasmas or unpleasant smells floating in the air, which that the time was considered to be the cause of the disease. It shows this most unusual long robe attire worn by Plague Doctors who served as public servants at the time in any city willing to employ their services of assisting victims of the plague. This popular plague doctor costume ensemble is based on an original engraving by Paul Fürst done in 1656 of the Der Doctor Schnabel von Rom or Doctor Beak of Rome. The attire was put to use in Paris for the first time and, soon became widespread throughout Europe. The plague doctor attire was designed by Charles de Lorme, King of France's personal physician, as a protective suit in 1619, drawing inspiration from a soldier's full body armor but making it appropriate for medicinal purposes. You can wear this comfortably under and wear the Hat and plague doctor mask to complete the look! The costume has evolved to include a shoulder cape and a medicine pouch belt.īalaclava with open face-covering only head and neck. The plague doctor wields a staff in his hand and this staff as depicted in the Paul Fürst engraving is topped by a winged hourglass which popularly symbolizes Tempus Fugit, the ephemeral nature of existence and the passing of life. This robe can not be custom sizes, it is sold as is at this sale price for the full bundle. the Robe/cloak is one size and the robe itself is 5ft in length and fits comfortably on people weighing between 125-285lbs. The Plague Doctor Mask is available in design shown above. Long cloak (available in custom sizing), Hat, gloves, and his face covered by a beak-shaped mask, and eyes protected by goggles. Pls add to the cart each item you need individually to complete your costume or Add Full costume + mask to purchase entire attire including Mask and Hat! Each Part of this costume can be purchased individually or as a full costume.
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