Simon Mattacks
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first heard Dec 2024
last heard 13 Sep
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Meanwhile, in Germany, the umbrella was undergoing another revolution.
A man named Hans Haupt suffered from a war injury.
As a result, he found it difficult to carry his walking stick and his umbrella at the same time.
So in 1928, he came up with a small collapsible umbrella that could be carried with ease.
It was so small that it could be placed inside a pocket or briefcase.
The brand was named Knirps, which meant little guy in German.
The pocket-sized umbrella quickly became popular and the company still exists to this day.
The umbrella industry continued to thrive across the world.
In the 1960s, the American business owner Bradford E. Phillips secured a patent for a folding umbrella with an improved design.
By this time, nylon had become the material of choice for canopies, and aluminum and fiberglass were being used for frames.
As fashion brands were also flourishing, different styles were manufactured to coordinate with outfits.
two, three, four, and even five-fold umbrellas.
Many were created for convenience, to fit inside purses, handbags, or glove compartments.
Umbrellas were also referenced in pop culture, appearing in musicals like Singing in the Rain and classic movies such as Mary Poppins.
Televised golf was also broadcasting into households and becoming a popular sport.
Golf umbrellas were seen as a way to advertise brands during tournaments.
The golf umbrella had a much larger canopy, designed to cover both the golfer and their kit during rainy day rounds.
As they were bigger than average umbrellas, fiberglass drums and rods were secured to ensure that they were lightweight while also being able to withstand strong winds on the golf course.
Companies seeking new and innovative ways to promote their brands also looked to the umbrella.
Logos and names of soft drink companies and other businesses were printed on canopies
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