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Since the previous answer was not only written with horrible grammar but utterly useless for actual information I will oblige.
The beaked mask reminiscent of a bird skull that was worn by doctors who dealt with victims of the "Black Plague" in history was usually made of either wood of a material similar to ceramics. The purpose of the lengthened beak was that the doctor would pack various combinations of herbs they believed would be useful in preventing the disease inside the long appendage and burn them. Theoretically it was ultimately in fact the thick smoke that was created from burning these potent herbs that stopped any airborne pathogens from reaching many of the doctors. This practice was most popular in Italy although it was seen in many other countries as well throughout the time period in question.
In addition to the various medical reasons the doctors believed wearing these masks helped them it also prevented them from being identified by and therefore establishing any kind of relationship or attachment with their patients. This separation allowed the doctors to deal with people they knew for a fact were terminal with a cold indifference that ultimately saved thousands and thousands more lives.
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Where can you buy a plague doctor mask?
Make your own. You can use paper mache' to make it.
Where can you get a plague doctor mask for cheap?
Try making your own. Most Plague Doctor Masks I've found online are very expensive A good tutorial can be found at the site below. And to the original person who answered this -- google "plague doctor". Yes, people did wear masks.
How do you make a plague doctor mask?
It looks like a cone or birds beak so I would make one from paper mache'.
How did they keep the smell of death away from the plague?
During Black Death people used variety of methods. They used clothes mostly.
What was the plague of medieval times?
The black plague
Where can you buy a plague doctor mask?
Make your own. You can use paper mache' to make it.
Where can you get a plague doctor mask for cheap?
Try making your own. Most Plague Doctor Masks I've found online are very expensive A good tutorial can be found at the site below. And to the original person who answered this -- google "plague doctor". Yes, people did wear masks.
Why was the doctor in 1664 was call the plague doctor?
Because they tried to cure the plague. Doctor who cures the plague --> plague doctor.
How do you make a plague doctor mask?
It looks like a cone or birds beak so I would make one from paper mache'.
Why did the plague doctor were the costume?
They thought their clothing (and particularly their bird masks) would keep them from contracting the Plague. The whole costume was designed, or so they believed to ward off the plague. The beak was stuffed with herbs to keep the smell (and they thought the plague) at bay. The long waxed cloak and hat again to ward off the deathly plague and the staff to stop them having to touch the victims.
What materials was the plague mask made of?
clay
What was the plague curer known as?
the plague doctor was known as the witch doctor .... hope i helped!
How big was the Plague doctors bird beak mask?
Many were ridiculously long, as it was believed that the length of the beak would protect the doctor from exposure to the Plague by keeping him far away from the infected patient. Some beaks were a foot or more in length.
Would the plague doctor get paid?
yes the plague doctor would get paid tuppence [2 cents] a day.
Who is the young French doctor who survived the plague?
It could be the Doctor Rieux in Albert Camus' novel 'la peste' (the plague).
How is Doctor Yersin connected to bubonic plague?
The name of the bacillus that causes Bubonic plague is Yersinnia pestis.
What can you do if you think you have the plague?
See your doctor for antibiotics to cure it.
