Black Manufacturing Company Explained

The Black Manufacturing Company was a clothing manufacturer that produced the Black Bear brand of overalls as well as mackinaws and overcoats; George G. Black was the proprietor.[1] In 1914, Black had a building designed by Andrew Willatzen built for the company in Seattle. The business continued until 1982.[2] The company's building is an official Seattle landmark and has been used by Dairygold.[2]

Isham F. Norris worked at the company.[3]

Signage for the company featured the slogan "Black Bear Means Long Wear". A 1941 catalog survives.[4]

The Black Bear brand has been relaunched by Josh Sirlin.[5] [6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Workers catch a break on a Seattle factory roof. August 31, 2008. The Seattle Times.
  2. Web site: Seattle Landmarks: Black Manufacturing Co. (1914). www.historylink.org.
  3. Web site: African American Legislators. sharetngov.tnsosfiles.com.
  4. Web site: 1941 BLACK BEAR Brand Vintage Workwear Catalog Overalls Clothing Seattle USA | #499293989.
  5. Web site: Seattle Man Revives an Early 1900s Clothing Line. December 6, 2017. Seattle Magazine.
  6. Web site: History/Resurrection. Black Bear Union.
  7. Web site: REVIVAL OF A BRAND: Interview with Josh Sirlin from Black Bear Brand. November 20, 2019. Pipeburn.

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