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
Aw, cute! It'll make a sweet lil' wall hanging for the baby!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Such a beautiful, thoughtful gift for a little bubba :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a sweet baby gift. Handmade are the best gifts. I love stitching but haven't had much time lately. Lovely job Liz! Visiting from Frugal Friday. Diane
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute and it looks so well done! I haven't done hand stitching in forever, but seeing this is inspiring me to pick up a needle again.
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This is such a sweet gift
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I love all those little stars, a perfect gift.
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Love this Liz they are super cute.
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