IMPROVE- MENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF CLOAKS, CAPES, OR MANTLES, WATERPROOF OR OTHERWISE
Year: 1884

page_text: I JOHN HENRY PERRY of No. 5 Bartholomew Close in the City of London,
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for ." IMPROVE-
MENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF CLOAKS, CAPES, OR MANTLES, WATERPROOF OR
OTHERWISE," to be as follows :—
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The object of my invention is the construction of a garment, principally for
ladies wear, which shall be thoroughly ventilated, and which shall not be a drag on
the shoulders of the wearer when sitting down in the garment.
To attain these ends I construct my garment with an opening across the back,
covered by a semi cape; the back skirt is fitted with a half waistband provided
with elastic tapes so that it may be fastened loosely round the waist of the wearer,
this makes the garment fit the figure somewhat, and also takes the drag off the
shoulders when sitting down. The semi cape extends only from armhole to
armhole, and where it joins them, pieces are inserted to, make small "dolman"
'shaped sleeves. The garment is buttoned down the front in the usual manner, and
is fitted with my registered hood which provides a means of carrying it when not
in use.
The best method of making the garment I find to be as follows:-The garment is
made up of three main pieces, two of which are alike, and are cut out of the same
shape, these pieces when made up into the garment form the front, sides, and cape;
the junction of the two pieces being in the centre of the back on the cape part
only; the third piece is the back skirt, which is cut to allow the necessary fullness
to the garment, this back skirt is joined to the two other pieces up to each
armhole, the top of this back piece is then gathered into the balf waistband before
described.
It will be obvious that this garment may be made of other materials than those
known as "waterproofs."
In constructing my garment for the use of men the back skirt is cut so as
to make the garment fit the figure, and it is not extended above the armholes; in
place of the waistband a strap is provided to adjust the size of the garment just as
mens' trousers are fitted. Ordinary sleeves are provided, on to which the semi
cape fits.

page_text: I JOHN HENRY PERRY of No 5 Bartholomew Close in the City of London,
Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention for "IMPROVE-
MENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF CLOAKS, CAPES, OR MANTLES, WATERPROOF OR
OTHERWISE and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
"
The object of my invention is the construction of a garment, principally for
ladies wear, which shall be thoroughly, ventilated, & which shall not be a drag on
the shoulders, of, the wearer when sitting down in the garment..
To attain these ends. I construct my garment with an opening across the back,
covered by a semi cape; the back skirt is fitted with a half waistband provided
with elastic tapes so that it may be fastened loosely round the waist of the wearer,
this makes the garment fit the figure somewhat & also takes the drag off the
shoulders when sitting down. The semi cape extends only from armhole to
armhole, & where it joins them, pieces are inserted to make small "dolman
shaped sleeves. The garment is buttoned down the front in the usual manner, &
is fitted with my registered hood which provides a means of carrying it when not
in use:
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The best method of making the garment I find to be as follows:-the garment
is made up of three main pieces, two of which are alike, & are cut out of the same
shape, these pieces when made up into the garment form the front, sides; & cape,
the junction of the two pieces being in the centre of the back on the cape part
only; the third piece the back skirt, which is cut to allow the necessary fulness
to the garment, this back skirt is joined to the two other pieces up to each
armhole, the top of this back piece is then gathered into the half waistband before
described.
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In order that I may be fully understood I will more particularly describe my
invention making reference to the accompanying drawing in which similar parts
are marked with corresponding letters of reference.
Fig 1 is an elevation showing the back of the garment. Fig 2. is an elevation
showing the front of the garment with one side thrown open. Figs 3. 4. 5 are
patterns of the pieces which form the garment, the parts which are joined together
to make up the garment being shown in dotted lines. The piece marked A of
which there are two in each garment forms half of the front, sides & cape. The
piece marked B is the back skirt & that marked C of which there are two to
every garment is the piece let in to form the "dolman" shaped sleeve. The parts
of the patterns that are joined together are marked with small letters of referencé
viz a, b, c, d, e, & f, showing how the parts come together. The top of the back
skirt B is gathered into a halfwaist band D through which an elastic tape. E
is carried, the ends of which are provided with a button and ring, or other suitable
fastening so that it may be fastened round the waist of the wearer to support the
back skirt. I.'
It will be obvious that this garment may be made of other materials than those
known as waterproofs." Y
In constructing this garment for the use of men the back skirt is cut so as
to make the garment fit the figure & instead of being provided with elastic tapes
the back skirt is fitted at the top with a strap & buckle as are fitted to men's
trowsers, ordinary sleeves are used on to which the semi cape fits.

page_text: Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said
invention & in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is;
1st The construction of a garment substantially as & for the purpose herein before
described & shown.
2ndly The use of a half back skirt in combination with a semi-cape affording
perfect ventilation.
3rdly The use of an elastic waistband in combination with a half back skirt; for
the purpose of supporting the said skirt.
Dated this 27th day of October 1884.
ROBT. ED. PHILLIPS, M.I.M.E.,
Royal Courts Chambers,
70, 71 & 72, Chancery Lane, W.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.