GLOVES. 



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During a winter which I spent in Russia, I derived the 

 greatest comfort from the use of woollen gloves, which 

 I found far wanner than any other kind. For the 



Fig. 65. Front view of riding under-bodice. 



tropics, kid or suede gloves may be worn in the cold 

 weather, but in the hot months I found white cotton 

 the most comfortable kind, as they are cool, thin and 

 soft, and wash and wear better than silk, which the 



