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...
I love the butterfly garland... I can't crochet but my son's girlfriend can and I bet she'd love to make these
ReplyDeleteI love your jellyfish.
ReplyDeleteSo clever, my daughter would love the braclet. #creativemondays
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea - it looks so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteAhoi,
Sara!
The butterflies look gorgeous! Congrats on all your featured projects.
ReplyDeleteImpressive garland. The butterflies are a real delight.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteDelight butterfly garland!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Thanks for sharing at Something yo Talk About!
ReplyDeleteKaren
I'm thinking I need a butterfly garland now.
ReplyDeleteThat is one beautiful garland!
ReplyDeleteLove the garland. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
ReplyDeleteOh I love the butterflies! Thanks for linking with Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry
So sweet, been wanting to crochet butterflies too! Craft Schooling Sunday will be back this Sunday, hope to see you there!
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