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resented in plate xix., figs. 2 and 3 ; and the cap, represented in 

 plate xix., fig. 4 ; and especially, if the muffler, fig. 5, is added, the 

 rider is most completely equipped and defended against the storm, 

 whether of rain, sleet, or snow ; but unless the latter are to be 

 encountered, the muffler is superfluous, as it is too warm to be 

 commonly worn in a warm climate. 



The poncho with sleeves, made of vellum, is also a cheap and 

 good protection for milkmen and milkmaids, when engaged in 

 their occupation, or for persons travelling, when exposed to 

 storms. 



CAPE AND HOOD. 



This article is made of porous vellum, corded vellum, and 

 tissue, or plated cloths for warm climates, and of those which 

 are napped for cold climates. 



The hood is a complete appendage for a water-proof garment, 

 and is as well adapted for walking and driving in the rain, as 

 the poncho is for riding on horseback. This form of garment is 

 a very useful one for ladies', as well as for gentlemen's wear. 



LEGGINS. 



The short leggins, represented in plate xix., by figs. 6 and 7, 

 are best made of vellum, and are used for walking, or riding on 

 horseback, in muddy travelling. The long leggins are represented 

 by figs. 6 and 7. Fig. 6 is fastened by being shirred or corru- 

 gated, with an elastic band at the top. Fig. 7 is sometimes 

 shirred, and sometimes secured by a strap around the waist. 

 Fig. 8 is a long leggin, sometimes made of vellum, shirred the 

 whole length by a number of elastic bands, for the same use as 

 figs. 6 and 7 ; but it is more commonly made of flannel, which is 

 not coated with gum-elastic, and shirred with elastic bands, by 

 means of the needle. This article is designed only to be worn 



