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...
That is just the cutest ever!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
Thank you, Jeanine!
DeleteLove the embroidered touches!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!! Pinned.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kathi!
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ReplyDeletethanks a lot for your lovely comments :-)
anja
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DeleteIt's really cute!
ReplyDeleteNavy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
Thank you, T'onna!
DeleteVery cute, the embroidery sets it off.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gayle!
DeleteSo pretty, It's nice to take the time to make something for yourself now and again.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julia!
DeleteHow beatiful!!
ReplyDeleteYou made a treasure. Visiting from my 1929 Charmer.
ReplyDeleteJoy
Thanks!
DeleteAdorable! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Deb!
DeleteAnd this week creative jewish mom loves your felt swallow too! thanks so much for sharing on craft schooling sunday!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love the embroidery you made on it - delicate and subtile.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet little bird!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your creativity with us at Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party!
~ Ashley
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ReplyDeleteDank je, Barbara!
DeleteIt's lovely. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty - beautiful needlework!
ReplyDeleteAmalia xo
That's a nice compliment, Amalia! Thanks!
DeleteLovely handwork! Thanks for linking up to Inspire Us Thursdays! This will be featured for tomorrow's party.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ren!
DeleteLovely hand work. Thanks for sharing your project at last week's party! Theresa @DearCreatives
ReplyDeleteThank you, Theresa!
DeleteThat is a very lovely bird pin. I really appreciate you sharing your creativeness at Sunday's best, hope to see you tomorrow.
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