Waterproof clothing was an important form of dress in the nineteenth century. The popularity and demand for waterproof garments increased toward the end of the nineteenth century due to improvements in apparel technology as well as an increase in consumption power. Until now, little research has been done to examine the design and function of these garments and the roles they played in the daily lives of people in the late nineteenth century. This research examined United States' patents between 1880 and 1895 as well as catalogs and other materials from the period to better understand the designs, functions and uses of waterproof apparel. The patents were compared with products available in the catalogs to better understand which types of garment designs were necessary and practical for consumer use.
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