Michael Stevenson Jr

psychedelic-freak:

The Black Death Plague Doctor:

A plague doctor was a special medical physician who saw those who had the Bubonic Plague. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, some doctors wore a beak-like mask which was filled with aromatic items. The masks were designed to protect them from putrid air, which (according to the miasmatic theory of disease) was seen as the cause of infection. The protective suit consisted of a heavy fabric overcoat that was waxed. A wooden cane pointer was used to help examine the patient without touching.

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Reblogged 1 month ago from halfwolfhalfbear (Originally from messyheartsmadeofthunder)
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    those masks terrify me. those and gas masks.
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    I would be terrified if I saw it.
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    A pretty good reason to avoid the plague if you ask me.
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    Ignore this crap Has anyone read Eragon!? Hellooooo Thats the Ra’zac right there! If you havnt stop all this posting...
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    The Black Death Plague Doctor:
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