<unk><unk>  outfit from Germany (17th century) The typical<unk>  consists 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 wide-brimmed hat, and an outer over-clothing garment. The typical mask had glass openings for the eyes and a curved beak shaped like a bird's beak with straps that held the beak in front of the<unk> 's nose. The mask had two small nose holes and was a type of respirator which contained aromatic items. The beak could hold dried flowers (including roses and carnations), herbs (including lavender and peppermint), camphor, or a vinegar sponge, as well as juniper berry, ambergris, cloves, labdanum, myrrh, and storax. The purpose of the mask was to keep away bad smells, known as miasma, which were thought to be the principal cause of the disease.<unk> s believed the herbs would counter the "evil" smells of the<unk>  and prevent them from becoming infected. The wide-brimmed leather hat indicated their profession, and they used wooden canes in order to point out areas needing attention and to examine patients without touching them. The canes were also used to keep people away and to remove clothing from<unk>  victims without having to touch them.
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