Vintage Plague Doctor Sweatshirt: Timeless Gothic Style Meets Modern Comfort

Vintage Plague Doctor Sweatshirt: Timeless Gothic Style Meets Modern Comfort

A plague doctor was a medical physician who treated victims of the bubonic plague during epidemics. These doctors became iconic for their distinctive protective gear, which was designed to guard them against the disease. The most recognizable feature of the plague doctor's attire was the beak-like mask. This mask had glass eye openings and a cone-shaped nose, typically filled with aromatic substances like herbs, spices, or dried flowers. The belief was that these scents could purify the air and protect the doctor from miasma, or "bad air," which was then thought to carry the plague.

Our plague doctor design on a unisex sweatshirt. The sweatshirt is the Gildan 18000.