3-082-041 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Advertisement for Millerain Rainproof Velveteen, 1895. 'SHOWERPROOF VELVETEEN. Made in all Art Shades and Colours. Guaranteed J. & J. M. Worrall's Best Dye and Finish. A Revolution IN THE Velveteen Trade. The M.J.C. Rainproof Millerain - [Woman wearing rainproof velveteen to a bedraggled and soaking pedestrian:] "You should wear Rainproof Velveteen My Dear!" Patent Finish - Repels Dampness; Showerproof. Porous. Durable. By This Process the Colors are Permanent. Each piece is stamped every Half-yard "MILLERAIN." To be had from all first-class Drapers. SHOWERPROOF VELVETEEN'. From "Illustrated London News", 1895.