Steampunk half masks have a link to Victorian masquerade balls. The half masks often worn at Steampunk conventions aesthetically look similar to the Victorian era masquerade masks, but they also frequently have Steampunk designs added to them such as cogs/gears. If you’re looking for some Steampunk half mask inspiration, look no further, this article will …
The Plague Doctor is a popular cosplay option which actually pre-dates the Victorian era and goes back to 17th Century Europe. Plague doctors covered themselves head to toe and wore a mask with a long bird-like beak. Plague masks were based on many misconceptions about the disease as they did not have the medical technology that we …
It seems very apt to be writing about steampunk masks during the pandemic! I shared a video on Facebook this week of a guy in the car park of an American supermarket. He was sporting full plague doctor costume with plague doctor mask! Whether you are looking for something to wear during the pandemic or …
