A double skirt of shepherd's plaid; one of the usual length, the other two or three inches shorter, about to the ankle. A loose sacque of the same material, confined round the waist with a belt, with a collar of the same. Short sleeves, fastened in with a band at the bottom with buttons, and long, full ones confined by a band at the wrist, but with buttonholes at the top to fasten on to the band of the short sleeve. Stout leather boots, laced in front. Long gaiters, either of knitted worsted, which are elastic, coarse colored cotton, which is also elastic and easily washed, or cloth, buttoned up all the way to the knee, and of which a pattern has been furnished. If possible to procure them, long India rubber boots are very serviceable, being a perfect protection from wet and damp. India rubber gloves, or stout leather ones. The petticoat should not be quite so long as the shortest skirt of the plaid. A sun-bonnet of the same material for mild weather. For cold climates or for winter wear. the whole dress might be made of cloth or flannel. A large, full apron of domestic gingham. Deep pockets in both sides of both skirts. If a lady, after finishing her usual household duties in the house, is obliged to attend to out-door business, she slips off her longest skirt, takes off her long sleeves, puts her pretty feet into the long gaiters, and bids defiance to mud and dirt.

---Godey's Lady's Book, July 1859, vol. LIX, p.73