Oilskin is a waterproof cloth used for making garments typically worn by sailors and by others in wet areas. The modern oilskin garment was developed...
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A sou'wester is a traditional form of collapsible oilskin rain hat that is longer in the back than the front to protect the neck fully. A gutter front...
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The origin of the waxed jacket is in the coated garments also known as oilskin. British country clothing Baker, Lindsay (9 June 2023). "How the Barbour...
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Moleskin Monk's cloth Moquette Mouflon Mousseline Muslin Nankeen Neoprene Net Oilskin Organdy Organza Osnaburg Ottoman Oxford Paduasoy Panné velvet Peau de Soie...
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at the age of 35, he and his wife Maren Margarethe produced their first oilskin jackets, trousers, sou'westers and tarpaulins, made from coarse linen soaked...
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sell Moleskine notebooks. Chatwin wrote in The Songlines of little black oilskin-covered notebooks that he bought in Paris and called "moleskines". The...
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apoplexy on the spot. In the dead man's sea chest, Jim and his mother find an oilskin packet, which contains a logbook detailing the treasure looted during Captain...
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manufacture of textiles Gore-Tex – Trademark for a waterproof, breathable fabric Oilskin – Waterproof garment made from treated sailcloth or canvas Waxed cotton –...
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century. The bearskin caps were covered during the actual battle by black oilskin covers. The title comes from the battle cry of the soldiers—the Greys called...
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black cloak, he wore a helmet and a tight-fitting white garment like an oilskin. Many stories also mention a "Devil-like" aspect. Others said he was tall...
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light overdress. Frock coat Justaucorps "Oil frock", a type of sailor's oilskin Tailcoat "Macquarie Dictionary". Retrieved 6 May 2013. (subscription required)...
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predominates due to durability and proper fit. In Australia, chaps may be made of oilskin rather than leather. Most chaps, with the exception of Armitas (which have...
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the 'fellow by the name of Rowan' took the letter, sealed it up in an oilskin pouch, strapped it over his heart, in four days landed by night off the...
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cloth Mac in a Sac Mino, traditional Japanese raincoat made out of straw Oilskin Poncho Sou'wester Trench coat, derived from traditional raincoat Waxed...
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untouched for fifty years, in a tea chest ... were carefully wrapped in oilskin covers. Explanatory note, Flashman The series consists of twelve historical...
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on a minor road in Vernaison, Millery, a suburb of Lyon, found a large oilskin bag under a bush. Inside was a human body, which the local authorities...
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massive bruising, lacerations and disorienting concussion. All four men wore oilskin coats over the armour.[citation needed] The manufacture of the four suits...
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named Edward Le Roy emigrated to New Zealand. He was able to manufacture oilskin rainwear for use by sailors on sailing ships in the local waters at the...
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yarmulka, 'skullcap', possibly from Turkish: yağmurluk, lit. 'raincoat/oilskin'; see yarmulke; OED, MW) Yekke: (mildly derogatory) A German Jew; its most...
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(October 4, 1936 – April 3, 2013), and is known for its distinctive yellow oilskin items. The company sells clothing and personal equipment in areas such...
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over a leather body and peak. Many armies utilized specially designed oilskin covers to protect the shako and the wearer from heavy rain while on campaign...
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Pitt River is a river in Fiordland, New Zealand. It rises north-west of Oilskin Pass and flows north-westward into Lake Beddoes and Wild Natives River...
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Longcloth Mackinaw Madapollam Madras Moleskin Muslin Nainsook Nankeen Ninon Oilskin Organdy Organza Osnaburg Ottoman Oxford Paduasoy Percale Perpetuana Pongee...
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