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To: HangnJudge
What do you propose to put in the beak? Thieves' Oil?

(In before that colloidal silver troll.)

119 posted on 02/23/2020 4:11:24 PM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: grey_whiskers

... The protective suit consisted of a light, waxed fabric overcoat, a mask with glass eye openings and a beak shaped nose, typically stuffed with herbs, straw, and spices. Plague doctors would also commonly carry a cane to examine and direct patients without the need to make direct contact with the patient.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plague_doctor


124 posted on 02/23/2020 4:17:18 PM PST by HangnJudge
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