Established by Aaron Page at Park Street, Grosvenor Square, London
in 1793 ; a hairdresser, perfumer and distiller of eau de cologne; business
passed onto his son William then onto his son-in-law Francis Henry Breidenbach
on his marriage to his daughter Emily. Francis Henry Breidenbach had
been born in Cologne, did his training in Paris; was bestowed a Royal
Warrant in 1841; moved to New Bond Street in 1852 and to Burlington Arcade
in 1900. In 1916 family name was changed to Bryden, as a German sounding
name was not advantageous during the War. Business sold to Eugene Rimmel
Ltd in 1930; used Depinoix bottles