TM Lewin & Sons, circa 1905

UNDERWEAR

Combinations for men are seldom warn except for riding. The main objection to this garment is that if it shrinks in the wash it becomes too short in the body, and consequently unwearable, or at any rate exceedingly uncomfortable

Again the lower parts (or pants) wearing out first means throwing aside the whole garment, whereas with seperate garments the nether ones can be replaced, and the vest will last out two sets of pants.

Another advantage (with seperate garments) is that you have two folds of material round the abdomen, which - from the Medical point of view - is good, for it acts in the same manner as a belt, imparting extra warmth where it is most needed.

Whilst all the best makes are stocked, the following are Highly recommended, and will be found reliable.

CHEAPER MAKES CAN BE SUPPLIED FOR COLONIAL WEAR

Lightest Weights
                                                    VESTS     PANTS
White Scotch Gauze (Cotton and Wool)                 3/9       4/9
  "   Indian Gauze     "      "                      3/6       4/6
  "   Anglo Indian (Silk, Wool and Cotton)           8/-       9/-

Light Weights
Silver Llama Wool                                    7/-       8/-
Sky "    "   "                                       7/-       8/-
Sky Silk and Wool                                    10/-      11/-
Spun Silk, from                                      9/6       10/6

Medium Weights
Silver Llama Wool                                    8/6       9/6
Fawn     "   "                                       8/6       9/6
Natural Shade Indian Wool                            10/-      11/-
Spun Silk, from                                      9/6       10/6

Heavy Weights
Silver Llama Wool                                    8/6       9/6
Sky "    "   "                                       8/6       9/6
Sky Silk and Wool                                    11/6      12/6

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