Weatherproof Collection

Coats for rainy weather, 1954
A couple of coats, suitable for wet and windy weather. On the left is a coat of lightweight pure woollen Venetian available in wine, cocoa, bottle or charcoal

Advert for Burberry weatherproof coats 1927
Shelter under the Burberry. The worlds best weatherproof and one of the worlds best overcoats. It keeps its wearer perfectly dry in downpour or drizzle - conserves healthful warmth. Date: 1927

Burberry Weatherproofs
Two sensible ladies are protected from the unpredictable British weather in their Burberry weatherproof overcoats with stylish long lapels & low waistlines

Elvery's Rain Coats Advertisement
An advertisement for Elvery's, promoting a range of weatherproof rain coats, one of which is worn by the illustrated model. Date: circa 1920

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

Advertisement for the Burberry weatherproof overcoat. Date: 1930

Advert for Aquascutum mens coats 1930
Aquascutum sportsman, scutum and field coats for men. Available from Aquascutum, Regent Street and Piccadilly, London. 1930

Advert for Burberry weatherproof top-coats and suits 1913
Showing a man wearing a trilby hat, striped single breasted lounge suit for daytime function, in a wide range of materials, flannel, cashmere and tweed, narrow trousers and spats shoes

Advert for Burberry trench coat 1924
The Burberry defies a days drenching rain and how, ever mild or cold the atmosphere, always maintains an even temperture. 1924

Advert for D. H Evans womens motor veils 1915
Ninon and oilsilk motor veils and storm hats available from D. H Evans, Oxford Street, London. 1915

Advert for Burberry top coats 1914
Proof without heat, warm without weight. 1914

Highlander wearing rainproof hat 1915
Photograph of Highlander wearing rainproof clothing, on sentry-go in campaigning kit, khaki apron and short ankle-puttes in place of regulation spats. 1915

Woman wearing motor-coat 1905
Womens motor-coat in the Ewardian era, withstands the deluges of rain, detachable poncho top, over which the wrap is slipped on and buttoned on either shoulder. 1905

The Yachting Girl
Young windblown woman on the deck of a yacht wearing a weatherproof cape on a boistrous day. Artist: WM Flagg Date: 1902

Useful gifts for serving soldiers and sailors - WW1. A weatherproof match box and an ever-pointed magazine pencil. Advertisement for J. C

Weatherproof winter field-barracks: snowy Nissen huts, 1917
Providing efficient shelter against snow and icy winds: Nissen huts at the British front, 1917. Date: 1917

Burberry for summer sport, 1914
Advertisement for Burberrys of London, placed in The Sketch magazines 5 August 1914 issue, showing four outfits suitable for the pursuits of the season from a yachting gown for Cowes to a shooting

Harrods outfits for war workers, WW1
Advertisement for a practical Dri-Garb outfit of fine khaki twill, tough and weatherproof, and ideal for all types of outdoor war work by women. Date: 1918

Zambrene raincoat advertisement, WW1
Advertisement for Zambrene rubberless raincoat, ideal for war workers on a wet day, and to prove the point, the illustration shows a girl heading forth into the rain in her practical garb

Burberry Burfron coat advertisement, WW1
Advertisement for the Burfron weatherproof coat from Burberrys, ideal for the trenches, for airmen, for mounted men and for the motor cyclist. Date: 1916

Gifts for soldiers from J. C. Vickery, WW1
Advertisement for J. C. Vickery, Their Majesties Jewellers, with two suggestions out of their various novelties and comforts for men on active service - a weatherproof match box

Advert for Burberry smart topcoat 1913
Smart full length weatherproof topcoat made from Urbitor coating or tweed. Provides protection in rainy weather because of its resistance to wet is efficient and permanent. 1913

Advert for Burberry waterproof overcoats 1923
Overcoats are Burberrys speciality, and a coat purchased at Burberrys presents, from every aspect, the highest possible return in overcoat values. 1923

Advert for E. Johnson chrome leather ulster 1923
Winter motoring, for men and women who motors in the cold winter months, either for work or pleasure, a warm leather ulster is indispensable

Advert for Burberry weatherproof top coat 1914
Advertisement for the Burberry weatherproof top coat or raincoat, designed for use in town and country. Showing a man in coat, bowler hat and trousers with turnups. 1914

Advertisement for Burberry weatherproof clothes, showing a young woman leaning against a country wall in a jacket and long skirt described as a shooting gown

Advert for Burberry motor-coat 1913
Burberry coats made in airylight materials, suitable for warm or cold weathers. 1913

NFS (London Region) Salvage Corps in action, WW2
The London Salvage Corps was not part of the London Fire Brigade but operated in harmony with it. It came under the umbrella of the NFS during WW2

Omne Tempus advertisement
Advertisement for Omne Tempus rubberless raincoats from Samuel Brothers Universal Outfitters of London, featuring Bonzo, the popular canine creation of George Studdy

What to Wear for Winter Sports
An ideal outfit for skiing in 1935 from Army and Navy Stores consisting of black and white check plus fours in proofed serge

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