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What methods did medieval doctors use to avoid contracting the plague?
They used protective suits made of leather with a mask with a long nose full of flowers, coz they belived the plague was caused by bad smells.
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.
Why did the doctors wear masks during the plague?
the doctors wore the plague mask because the plague was thought to be spread by birds so that when they treated a person with the plague it would be drawn into their garments because the mask was shaped like a bird.
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.
What materials was the plague mask made of?
clay
What is the black death doctors robe?
it is a robe which covers you completely and has a gas mask filled with strong scented herbs which block the bad smell of dead bodies. It also was ment to stop the plague
What is a mask that doctors use called?
A mask that a doctor uses is called a surgical or procedure mask. It covers the mouth and nose to prevent the patient from getting an infection. It also keeps the doctor from breathing in anything harmful.
Why did the plague doctors dress this way?
they wore a white coat and they had their normal clothes underneath A plague doctor wore a long black cloak which was waxed to "trap" the plague. They also wore a waxed hat and carried a cane which they used to remove the covers from victims and move the patents. Of course they wore the famous beaked mask. The beak was stuffed with sweet smelling herbs and the eye had crystal glass inserts. The whole design of the costume was to minimise skin exposure to the plague and therefore they believed protect themselves.
What is the piece the doctors wear on their mouth?
If you mean the surgical mask... it's a surgical mask.
What herbs were used in the plague doctors mask?
AnswerThe masks were made of stiffened cloth and painted to look like bird beaks. One reason for this was that some people thought birds spread the plague, so wearing a bird mask was a sort of reverse charm against it, and another reason was to keep your face and nose as far from the "bad air" as possible to avoid contracting the disease.
Where can you buy a plague doctor mask?
Make your own. You can use paper mache' to make it.
What is the mask in fencing called?
A mask. The lower part is called a bib.
