The Black Manufacturing Company was a clothing manufacturer that produced the Black Bear brand of

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as well as mackinaws and overcoats; George G. Black was the proprietor. In 1914, Black had a building designed by

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built for the company in

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. The business continued until 1982. The company's building is an official Seattle landmark and has been used by

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. Isham F. Norris worked at the company. Signage for the company featured the slogan "Black Bear Means Long Wear". A 1941 catalog survives. The Black Bear brand has been relaunched by Josh Sirlin.

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