This is our original take on a plague doctor’s mask. It is made of a medium weight veg tan leather, handstitched and hand shaped. White color. It adjusts to fit most adult heads. The acrylic lenses are red. High quality.

This mask is perfect for costume parties, Halloween, decoration, theater, performances, films, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: The price only includes the mask. Hat is not included.

Plague doctor masks are a unique and iconic piece of historical medical attire that have become synonymous with the bubonic plague, one of the most devastating pandemics in human history. These masks were worn by physicians during the 17th century in Europe, particularly during outbreaks of the bubonic plague, which ravaged cities and caused massive loss of life.

The design of the plague doctor mask was intended to protect the wearer from coming into direct contact with infectious materials and bad odors, which were believed to be the causes of disease transmission at the time. The masks typically featured a beak-like structure that extended several inches in front of the face, often filled with aromatic substances like herbs, spices, or flowers. This was done in an attempt to mitigate the miasma theory of disease transmission, which suggested that illnesses spread through “bad air.” The scented materials inside the beak were thought to counteract these noxious fumes.

The rest of the mask covered the entire face and had glass openings for the eyes, providing some protection for the physician while still allowing them to see. The mask was also equipped with a wide-brimmed hat and a full-length black robe, which was worn as a protective suit to minimize skin exposure.

It’s important to note that while the plague doctor attire was intended to offer some form of protection, it was based on limited medical understanding of disease transmission at the time. The bubonic plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which is primarily spread through flea bites and contact with infected rodents. The beak-like design and scented substances wouldn’t have provided significant protection against fleas or direct contact with infected animals.

The distinctive appearance of plague doctor masks has captured the imagination of people over the centuries, leading to their inclusion in various forms of art, literature, and popular culture. They’ve become a symbol of the macabre and the historical struggles against devastating diseases. In recent times, the masks have been reimagined in fashion, steampunk aesthetics, and even in modern discussions about disease outbreaks and medical history.

The plague doctor masks are a fascinating historical artifact that reflects the medical beliefs and practices of a bygone era. They serve as a reminder of the challenges humanity has faced in combating infectious diseases and the evolution of medical knowledge and practices.

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Plague doctor mask made from vegetable tanned cowhide and has inset gray acrylic lenses (like wearing dark glasses). It comes with an adjustable leather strap with buckle and should accommodate any sized head. If your head is larger than 24 inch (61cm) circumference we can make the strap extra long.

¡This plague mask has been specially designed to accommodate prescription glasses!

Each one is individually shaped by hand, and as the folds are different each mask is unique. They are quite lightweight, weighing no more than five ounces (125 gm) each, making them comfortable to wear for hours at a time. There is a series of ventilation holes on the bottom of the beak for easy breathing.

A plague doctor was a medical physician who treated those who had the plague. Plague doctors wore a mask with glass eye openings and a cone nose shaped like a beak to hold scented substances. This was thought to protect the doctor from miasmatic bad air. If you want to enjoy a more realistic and fun experience, we recommend to introduce some kind of aromatic herb at the peak of the mask when you use it!

Our plague doctor masks are top quality, so they are used in theater, performances, TV series, shows or concerts, among others. They are also ideal for Halloween, costume parties, themed events, decoration… or just because you would love to have one!

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Plague doctor mask based on a real historical mask. It is made of a medium weight veg tan leather, handstitched and hand shaped and antiqued black. It adjusts to fit most adult heads. The acrylic lenses are gray. High quality.

This mask is perfect for costume parties, Halloween, decoration, theater, performances, films, etc.

During the Black Plague, it was thought that bad smells were the cause of the plague. Plague Doctors therefore wore masks with long beak-like noses stuffed with flowers or smoke to hide the smells. If you want to enjoy a more realistic and fun experience, we recommend to introduce some kind of aromatic herb at the beak of the mask when you wear it!

NOTE: The price only includes the mask. Hat is not included.

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Plague doctor mask made of rumpled leather. Each mask is made from vegetable tanned cowhide and has inset gray acrylic lenses (like wearing dark glasses). It comes with an adjustable leather strap with buckle and should accommodate any sized head. If your head is larger than 24 inch (61cm) circumference we can make the strap extra long.

Each one is individually shaped by hand, and as the folds are different each mask is unique. They are quite lightweight, weighing no more than four ounces (105 gm) each, making them comfortable to wear for hours at a time. There is a series of ventilation holes on the bottom of the beak for easy breathing.

Plague doctor mask also available in light brown (with gray lenses), and white (with red lenses).

NOTE: Hat and costume not included.

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