A plague doctor was a special medical physician who treated those who had the plague. <br> This item is their traditional style mask. They were specifically hired by towns that had many plague victims in times of epidemics. Since the city was paying their salary, they treated everyone: both the rich and the poor.<br> The packaging may cause a slight deformation issue. It will go back to its original and intended shape in a couple of hours. Just use something to hold the mask open.<br>