In Good Hands

The first publication to tell the full story of Swaine Adeney Brigg, the makers of luxury leather goods and umbrellas, this book presents a wealth of items made by the various firms and brands that came together to form the company we know today. Brigg umbrellas and walking sticks, Swaine & Adeney whips, Köhler hunting horns, Pendragon travel goods, and Herbert Johnson hats are all represented and placed in their social historical setting. With more than 160 color illustrations, including paintings, historical prints and drawings as well as newly commissioned photography, the book is an indispensable tool for collectors and anyone interested in the lively interplay of trade and craftsmanship in Britain over the past 250 years.