FORDING DRESSES. 311 



STORM COLLAR AND CAPE. 



This is made of napped drapery or vellum, as represented in 

 plate , figs. 12, 13 and 14. This article, being napped*with cotton 

 or wool on the inside, will be found comfortable in a cold storm, 

 affording the neck a complete protection from the rain or snow, 

 a comfort which it is :)therwise very difficult to obtain ; for, as 

 most travellers know, it is no easy thing to keep out a driving 

 storm by any ordinary apparel. Fig. 12 represents the article as 

 used for a cape or mufHer. In fig. 13 the collar is drawn up by 

 the lacing to be used as a cap, and is readily shaped by pressing 

 down the top, as in fig. 14, into a travelling cap. 



FIREMEN'S CAPES 



Are made of corded vellum, plated cloths, or gum-elastic felt. 

 The fabrics are well adapted for this use on account of their 

 water-proof quality, and also for another reason. Although the 

 vulcanized fabrics burn fiercely when ignited, they do not catch 

 fire so readily as most other fabrics. These capes may be made 

 more comfortable by being made of porous fabrics except the 

 parts about the shoulders ; they will then be sufficiently water- 

 proof to protect the wearer from wet. 



FORDING DRESSES 



Are made of plated cloths, or corded vellum, being in the form 

 of pantaloons with boots attached, and a large tube surrounding 

 the top, which is inflated with air. They are used for fording 

 rivers, and by the aid of a cord to pull the dress back across the 

 stream, a party of any number may cross a river with one dress. 

 See plate , fig. . 



