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Sole Manufacturers of the celebrated Pocket Siphonia, remarkable for its lightness and softness of texture, adapted for Sportsmen, Travellers, and Tourists, easily folded to carry in the Pocket or on Saddle ; the most important feature in this Waterproofing is being mineralised, which effectually resists the powerful heat of the sun and the most violent rains, also obviating the stickiness and unpleasant smell peculiar to all other Waterproofs.—Price according to size, 40s. to 55s. ; all silk throughout, 50s. to 65s. Measurement, length of coat, and size round the chest over the coat.

— “The lightest and most effectual, is the, made by , of 69, Strand ; they can be carried in the hat or pocket ; and for the summer we hear they are about to have light coloured Siphonias.”— Bell′s Life, April 20th, 1851.

“—a newly invented waterproof garment has been manufactured by, 69 Strand, and its lightness and softness of texture exceeds all other fabrics that have been brought before the notice of the public ; on that account well adapted for riding or walking ; can easily be carried in the pocket or hat, and the most important feature respecting it is the process of mineralisation, which effectually resists the powerful heat of the sun—a desideratum so much required, to prevent the unpleasant smell, and sticking observable in all hitherto waterproof garments.”—British Army Despatch, May 9th, 1851.

“A new waterproof garment adapted to the very changeable weather of the season, has been manufactured by. It is remarkably light and soft, and may be carried in the pocket. This is really an ingenious substitute for the cumbersome great coat or the troublesome umbrella.”—Home News, Map 24th, 1851.

Leggings or Overalls. Yacht Jackets. Fishing and Shooting Hats or Gaps. Driving Gloves. Cricketing do. Gun Covers. Gig Aprons. Sou-Westers. Goloshes. Ladies' Capes, with Hoods. Do. Paletots. Air Cushions. Do. Pillows, Do. Beds. India Rubber Portable Folding Baths. Nursing Aprons. Crib Sheets.

FISHING AND SHOOTING BOOTS, soft and pliable, require no dressing, and every description of India Rubber and Gutta Percha Goods, Piping, Tubing for Watering Gardens, &c.