Col. Littleton

Colonel Littleton
Colonel Littleton
	Littleton at his Foxfire Farm
Born	December 15, 1943 (age 80); Camden, Tennessee, United States
Nationality	American
Occupation	Fashion Designer
Known for	Americana Style;; Customer Experience
Label	Col. Littleton
Awards	2009 Inductee Tennessee State Museum;; Costume & Textile Institute;; Honorary Colonel in Tennessee and Kentucky

Colonel Littleton (born December 15, 1943) is an American

Lynnville, TN

workshop by local craftsmen. Col. Littleton, The Great American Leather Company, was established in 1987.

Early life and career

Colonel Littleton was born Garry Allen Littleton in Camden, Tennessee to Avery (née Allen) and Lester Coleman Littleton, a millwright and carpenter. Following the loss of his mother, his father married Martha Beech and the family relocated to Oak Ridge, Tennessee and later to Nashville where Colonel spent his formative years.

Colonel graduated from Bellevue High School in

specialty stores.

Business

He launched his label in 1987 from the third floor attic of his home, selling

cufflinks to specialty stores such as Paul Stuart in New York City, that appreciated his eye for the interesting. He designed the packaging, creating the cross swords logo and Col. Littleton motif that would become his brand mark.^[1]

From antique cufflinks he moved into pocket knives, which he designed using

engrave

the handle and/or bolsters.

Over the years, the business has expanded into leather goods. Colonel's collection includes a diverse array of products including leather travel bags, briefcases, handbags, portfolios, journals, apparel, and beyond. Each item reflects his deep respect for tradition and dedication to craftsmanship.[2]

References

^ "The Great American Leather Company ® . . . To us, it's more than just a name". Col. Littleton. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
^ "Col. Littleton, The Great American Leather Co.: Portfolios, Bags & Other Goods". Col. Littleton. Retrieved 22 March 2023.

[1] "The Great American Leather Company ® . . . To us, it's more than just a name". Col. Littleton. Retrieved 22 March 2023.

[2] "Col. Littleton, The Great American Leather Co.: Portfolios, Bags & Other Goods". Col. Littleton. Retrieved 22 March 2023.

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