Plague Doctor (free pattern)
In the last months I saw him on social media regularly: the Plague Doctor, often accompanied by the words 'Wash Your Hands'. I doubt that plague doctors ever said that, because in their time running water wasn't available for everyone. Besides: people didn't know about bacteria and viruses back in the days, so washing your hands wasn't common use. People knew you could get sick by having contact with another sick person, though. The plague doctor wore a leather gown, a mask with glass sight holes and a beak that was stuffed with flowers and herbs to hide the stench of reeking wounds, all to protect him from contamination by sick people.The long stick was for poking people to see if they had the plague and if they were still alive. In a way his gear looks like what we are still wearing nowadays when we have contact with people that are infected by dangerous contagious diseases. In my hospital we wear protecting gowns, special masks and goggles and glo
This is a beautiful cardigan! Thanks for stopping by Posed Perfection this week and leaving me some comment love on my Touch of Fall post. Hope you have a great week!
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Nici
Yes, it is. But way beyond my cardigan budget, haha! Have great week! Liz
DeleteMy stars, it is stunning! I have such a passion for black and white damask (my craft room is chocked full of it - including a B&W damask print rug), and think this gorgeous floral print cardigan looks a lot like classic damask (so needless to say, I'd happily wear it in a heartbeat!).
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your lovely blog comments, Liz, I really appreciate all of them.
♥ Jessica
Your very welcome, Jessica! I just love your blog! Liz
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