The history of the raincoat

Manchester 1853

Slater's Royal National Commercial Directory of the Northern Counties, Vol II, 1853 has the following advertisement:

David Moseley

Manufacturer of India Rubber and Gutta Percha

Air and waterproof fabrics

Waterproof Reversible Coats, Capes, Overalls &t.

Chapel Field Works

Ardwick Manchester

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