A Filipino military rain cloak. The rain cloak is a large, likely military-issue garment, featuring a hood and ties for secure fastening. It is constructed from two pieces of paper that have been oiled to water resistance. The aged oil lends it a golden ochre hue but has also made the paper quite brittle. The choice of paper as a material likely stems from its low-cost, lightweight, foldable, portable, and potentially even disposable qualities, as opposed to oil cloth, which would have been heavy and less accessible, with plastic likely unavailable. Judging from the large size of each sheet used, the cloak appears to be made from machine-produced paper, and the seams have been assembled entirely with glue and no sewing, except from the sewn-on cotton ties.

While it shows signs of age, with some holes and brittleness, it seems to have remained unused. Additionally, it includes a small bag with ties, for convenient storage and transport. The period for this item is unknown but could be from the early 20th century, as lightweight plastic alternatives became widely available not long after that.