The drape of the greatcoat reached to below the knee of the wearer, the short cape drapes to the elbow, and the capacious external pockets allow the wearer to carry dry food and other items; an example is the Petersham coat, named after Viscount Petersham.
The style of the greatcoat was characterized by its length, falling just below the knee, while the shorter cape hung down to the elbow. The large outer compartments allowed for carrying dry food and other items; the Petersham coat is a notable example of this design, named after Viscount Petersham.