{"product_id":"hand-sewn-leather-plague-doctor-christmas-ornament","title":"Handmade Leather Plague Doctor Ornament | Gothic Christmas Decor","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade Leather Plague Doctor Ornament | Gothic Christmas Decor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the mysterious plague doctors of centuries past, this handcrafted leather ornament brings together historical curiosity, traditional hand sewing, and the unusual details of an old-world apothecary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntirely hand-cut and hand-sewn from leather, each Plague Doctor features the distinctive long-beaked mask and black leather hat associated with these historical figures. His carefully stitched leather face is finished with metal eyes, while natural sheep's wool gives the ornament its shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanging from one side of his hat are a miniature potion bottle and tiny metal key, suspended from antiqued bronze-coloured chains. On the opposite side, a vintage-style apothecary label adds another thoughtful detail. A bronze chain serves as his hanger, making him ready to display on your Christmas tree or among your favourite curiosities throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Little Plague Doctor History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe familiar beaked plague doctor became associated with outbreaks of the plague in 17th-century Europe. The unusual costume was intended to offer protection while physicians attended the sick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe long, birdlike beak was believed to help protect its wearer from disease-carrying air. It could be filled with fragrant herbs, spices, and other aromatic substances, reflecting the medical beliefs of the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the plague doctor remains an enduring symbol of historical medicine, mystery, and the unusual curiosities of the past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompletely hand-cut and hand-sewn leather construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive long-beaked plague doctor mask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-stitched black leather hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal eyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilled with natural sheep's wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiniature potion bottle and metal key suspended from one side of the hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage-inspired apothecary label on the opposite side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze chain for hanging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in my studio in Stratford, Ontario, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4.5\" from front to back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4\" from the highest point to the lowest hanging detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3\" at the widest point of the hat brim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive addition to an alternative Christmas tree, a collection of historical curiosities, or a thoughtfully chosen gift for someone who appreciates the unusual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended for decorative use only. 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