Waterproof Collection

Rolex precision watches 1937
A selection of womens wristwatches for Rolex, Oyster watch that is waterproof, dustproof, anti magnetic and unbreakable glass. Products for Army & Navy catalogue. Date: 1937

Advert for The Rolex Oyster waterproof wrist watch 1930
Jabez Wolffe timing Miss Micky West for forth-coming attempt on Channel records. The most accurate wrist watch in the World made waterproof. Date: 1930

People salmon netting at Bideford, Devon
Four people standing in the water salmon netting at Bideford, Devon. Date: circa 1960s

Stationery, Charles Ware & Sons, Sails, Tents and Blinds, High Street, Hull, Yorkshire. 1939

Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic - The Sprudel at the Spa
Karlovy Vary or Carlsbad (Karlsbad), in western Bohemia, Czech Republic - The Sprudel (Mineral Hot Water Spring Fountain or Geyser) and Spa Attendants in their waterproof uniforms! Date: circa 1911

Firefighter during hook ladder practice. Date: 1967

Brixham fishing trawler, Provident, at sea. Date: circa 1980s

Chinese Farmer with Palmleaf Raincoat carrying hoe and smoking a cheroot. Date: circa 1905

Life on a North Sea trawler -- fisherman at work on deck. Date: 1960s

Man fishing, Fingle Bridge, Dartmoor National Park, Devon
Man fishing near Fingle Bridge, a 17th-century stone arch packhorse bridge over the River Teign near Drewsteignton, Dartmoor National Park, Devon. Date: 1974

Firefighters outside mobile kitchen, WW2
Firefighters enjoying a mug of tea outside a mobile kitchen presented to the National Fire Service by the Order of the Eastern Star, Manitoba, Canada, during the Second World War

Shoot for Kamella - children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - young girl in raincoat, sou'wester hat and wellington boots Date: circa 1967

Mercedes Gleitze (1900-1981) - British professional swimmer. She was the first person to swim the Straits of Gibraltar and the first British woman to swim the English Channel

An array of walking boots, knitted socks and waterproof mittens, from Gamages Date: 1930

Ocean liner watch, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Queen Mary
OCEAN LINER WATCH: Extremely rare Rolex 14 carat gold self-winding waterproof bubble back wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and Queen Mary dial

Advertisement Illustration
An advertisement illustration showing two women wearing waterproof clothing, with eyes fixed on the foreground dial, clearly in turbulent conditions. Date: circa 1939

Berlin fireman outfit
German Edwardian Firemen's Outfits; from a fire brigade demonstration in Berlin. It shows a fireman wearing the very latest of outfits

Advert for Dunlop Raincoats
Advert for Dunlop's range of weatherproof women's outerwear. Date: 1932

Perdriau Rubber Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Perdriau Rubber Co. Ltd, Australian manufacturers of all rubber goods, including tyres, belting, hose, waterproof sheeting, air goods, hot water bottles

Advertisement for Aquascutum, by Tom Purvis. Showing elegant man in Aquascutum coat, reading a magazine, whilst seated on a table

Life on a North Sea trawler -- fishermen at work on deck, hauling in a net full of fish. Date: 1960s

Ebury waterproof shooting and fishing garment
1931 advert for the Ebury Ideal Waterproof Shooting and Fishing Garment, consisting of cape and overalls, and a waterproof bag for carrying the outfit

Mr Libbys Red Salmon
Libbys Happy Families Card Game, Mr Libbys Red Salmon. circa 1950s

Advert, Free Case for Hawk-eye Camera with coupons from Black Cat cigarettes. circa 1925

London policemen wearing rain capes. 19th century

Advertisement, Mandleberg Waterproofs. 1891

Advert, J C Cording, waterproof clothing and footwear for walking, riding and general use, Piccadilly, London. 1880

Firefighters in action at the scene of a fire Hackney Road
Firefighters in action at the scene of a fire at a building in Hackney Road, East London. Date: circa 1950s

Advertisement for Cherry Blossom boot polish
A cutout advertisement for Cherry Blossom boot polish, which is waterproof and preserves the leather. Date: late 19th century

Page of fashion adverts - October 1909
Page of four fashion adverts for clothing, for Autumn, in The Tatler, October 1909. Aquascutum Ltd, waterproof pure wool coats for men and women. Debenham & Freebody, fur-lined coat with squirrel

Advert for Marshall Snelgrove waterproof coats 1907 Advert for Marshall
Two womens fashionable full length waterproof coats with bishop sleeves. Date: 1907

WINTER PICNIC SET
The picnic season is not entirely over with the coming of winter. A waterproof ground sheet, leather cushions, a foot warmer and a thermos flask will all come in handy! Date: 1930s

Fisherman in Robin Hoods Bay, Yorkshire
A fisherman carries a lobster pot up the cobbled slipway at Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, England. It is a wet winters day and he wears wellington boots and oilskin waterproofs

HRH Prince Arthur of Connaught - Fly fishing for Salmon
HRH Prince Arthur of Connaught (1883-1938) - Fly fishing for Salmon in Scotland (Balmoral?)(. Date: 1910s

Rolex Oyster Wrist Watch advertisement
Advertisement for the Rolex Oyster Wrist Watch, the most accurate wrist watch in the world made waterproof. To prove it, Jabez Wolffe

Advert for Turnbull and Asser comforts for soldiers 1915
For the comfort of our soldiers. Waterproof oilskin shell waistcoat, khaki riding shirt for mounted officers and chamois leather trousers. 1915

Advert for Turnbull and Asser poncho and ground-sheet 1915
Oilskin combination waterproof poncho and ground-sheet, for dealing with the awful wet and rainy conditions at the front. Date: 1915

Rural Types, Japan - Traditional costume - Mino raincoat
Rural Types, Japan - Traditional costume of a rice farmer and his wife. He wears a traditional reed cape (Mino) and carries a hoe over his shoulder as he walks to tend his paddy field

RNLI lifeboat crew, St Ives, Cornwall, just returned from a rescue mission. Includes Tommy Cocking, coxswain (second from left). Date: circa 1980s

Deep sea diver in diving bell, off The Lizard, Cornwall
Deep sea diver in a diving bell, preparing to descend to examine oil drilling equipment below the oil rig Atlantic I, 38 miles south west of The Lizard, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Advert for Aquascutum waterproof military coats 1916
Proof against rain and cold wind military trench coat, lined with wool, detachable fleece, fur or leather. Date: 1916

Woman police officer in reflective uniform, London
Woman police officer in yellow reflective jacket and dark trousers, holding a white protective helmet with visor. Date: circa 1990s

Fisherman with large coley fish, St Ives, Cornwall
Fisherman with large coley fish or pollock, St Ives, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

D-Day invasion ration pack
The contents of the 24-hour ration pack which was to be carried by every combatant in the anticipated Allied invasion of the continent. These were to be carried in a small waterproof box

J. Cording advertisement, WW1 with trench waders
Advertisement for J. C. Cording and Co. waterproofers, suggesting the Equitor waterproof coat for mounted and military wear for British soldiers, and especially

Penlee lifeboat towing stricken yachts to Newlyn, Cornwall
Penlee lifeboat towing stricken yachts and their passengers to Newlyn, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Cornish fishermen at sea
Cornish fishermen out at sea on their fishing boat, the Little Pearl. Date: circa 1980s

Advert for Kenneth Durward outdoor wear 1915
Kenneth Durward, sporting and speciality tailor. Variety of outdoor clothing for men. 1915

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