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Venice Masks

This is a photo I took when I went to see the Venice Carnival with my friends, it was a nice day and the masks in Venice are so pretty ! My favoutite masks are the the cat and the bird one.

The bird mask and costume is known as the "medico della peste" one (Plague doctor costume) The plague doctor's costume was the clothing worn by a plague doctor to protect him from airborne diseases. The costume, originating in the 17th century, 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. COOL RAVEN DOCTOR COSTUME IS COOL.

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