Source: File: 1915:
Trench Coats.jpeg, [online] to see original images see source details below.
Accessed: 10 December 2015].
Revising adaptive
Military raincoats
From the prewar
heavy coats of serge,
Came styles from
tailors of Harrods -
All for the
officer's winter wardrobe.
First the 'Adaptable
Jacket' to wear
Under the Greatcoat; British warm
Or under
waterproofs - the 'Adaptable'
Being lined with
fur or Camel fleece.
Such a
serviceable garment made
Of an outer layer
- proofed Khaki Drill
Or Italian cloth -
with press buttons
To go across
chest to fit any waist.
The lining for
the adaptable jacket,
Depended on price
range and came
In Wallaby,
Natural Brown Lamb,
Musquash or cheaper
camel fleece.
Further more,
Harrods might offer
The Yeltra Storm
Warm Trench Coat;
Ease of movement
from a full skirt
And Raglan
Sleeves - without rubber.
The two linings
of Yeltra, provided
Waterproofing
with Siloyl - to cut out
Rain, wind or
sleet - under a lining
Of proofed khaki
drill or check wool.
A combination of
the 'Yeltra Storm
Coat' all
interlined with Siloyl -
To suit any pocket
- far superior to
Trench coats of
perishable oilskins.
Alternatively,
the clever officer might
Prefer the
'Gooch' Trench Coat -
Designed with the
officer in mind,
Made from many
trench experiences.
Boasting best in
coat construction,
Well cut and tailored - ready for any
Current campaigns
- all with outer
Pockets, with
tight closing cuffs.
The 'Gooch'
Trench Coat consisted
Of three layers -
an inner lining
Of a light
British Warm fleece, all
Detachable - ready
to be worn alone.
The middle lining
made of the oilskin
Waterproof type,
while the outer
Coat was proofed
treble twisted yarn -
All to give full
waterproof protection.
Not to be outdone, came the Burberry
Trench-Warm - assured with quality -
A coat to carry
their individual label,
Distinguished for any solider on duty.
The Burberry, effectively two coats
In one, to
exclude all biting winds
Or rains -
without overheating wearer;
Completed with
Burberry service kit.
A further choice
given by Aquascutum,
With a claim
dating back to 1850s -
Again detachable,
this time in leather,
Fleece, wool or
fur - sold with a quote.
The Aquascutum's
reliability provided
By a Lt.-Col.
with a battalion in France;
In giving a 6 month
trial of the fleece-
Lined type, to
praise waterproofness.
Words declared
the Aquascutum free
Of faults, from
other makes previously
Worn - including
durability to last over
Time - with
its ten buttons and belt.
A classic designed
by military needs,
From cold winters
and flooded ditches -
Given a timeless
name of Trench Coat;
In continued reliability for future times.
by Jamie Mann.
Anon.,1915. Advert
- Harrods Military Tailors. The Daily Telegraph, [online] 10 December. P.11. Col.6-7.
Available at:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ww1-archive/12031763/Daily-Telegraph-December-10-1915.html
[Accessed: 10 December 2015].
Anon.,1915 Advert - Aquascutum Trench Coat. The Daily
Telegraph, [online] 3 December.
P.12. Col.4. Available at:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ww1-archive/12025575/Daily-Telegraph-December-3-1915.html
[Accessed: 10 December 2015].
Anon.,1915 Advert -The 'Gooch' Trench Coat. The Daily
Telegraph, [online] 6 December.
P.12. Col.4. Available at:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ww1-archive/12025645/Daily-Telegraph-December-6-1915.html
[Accessed: 10 December 2015].
Anon.,1915. Advert
- Burberry Trench-Warm. The Daily Telegraph, [online] 9 December. P.3. Col.3. Available at:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ww1-archive/12031744/Daily-Telegraph-December-9-1915.html
[Accessed: 10 December 2015].
Source: File:
Trench coat From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Online. Available at:
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trench_coat> Accessed 10 December
2015
Mann, J., 2015. 100 years Ago - Poems by Jamie Mann. [letter] (Personal
communication, 10 December 2015).
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