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
Great combo. Love the red :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Red is one of my favorites, too (together with black and green).
DeleteOooo I love the shoes, are they in stores now at Primark?
ReplyDeleteI bought them last spring, but could be they still have them.
DeleteVery, very cute!!! On days when I'm in the mood to inject a bit more of a modern vibe into my vintage attire, I often sport cute or quirky (e.g., my "Better call Saul" t-shirt from the show Breaking Bad) tee with my 50s circle skirts, too. It's comfy, fun combo that's also great for it you're going to be sitting for a long time while traveling.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Thanks for your sweet as ever comment, Jessica!
DeleteWhat a cute outfit, and I love that you made the skirt yourself. Thanks for linking it up to Snickerdoodle Sunday!
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