psychedelic-freak:

The Black Death Plague Doctor:

A plague doctor was a special medical physician who saw those who had the Bubonic Plague. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, some doctors wore a beak-like mask which was filled with aromatic items. The masks were designed to protect them from putrid air, which (according to the miasmatic theory of disease) was seen as the cause of infection. The protective suit consisted of a heavy fabric overcoat that was waxed. A wooden cane pointer was used to help examine the patient without touching.

(Source: messyheartsmadeofthunder, via ericksacannibal)

noonesnemesis:

Mistinguett with her huge shoe collection

and the art of Charles Gesmar

1920’s

(via grottu)

monsterman:

Laurel and Hardy