ISBN: | 978-5-5143-2412-5 |
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The plague doctor`s costume was the clothing worn by a plague doctor to protect him from airborne diseases. The costume consisted of an ankle length overcoat and a bird-like beak mask often filled with sweet or strong smelling substances (commonly lavender), along with gloves, boots, a brim hat and an outer over-clothing garment.