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developed a cold-weather boot for U.S. Army’s 10th
Mountain Division. In 1967, Sunjuns, a Women’s sandal was first introduced. As they continued to grow in 1968, G.H. Bass & Co. acquired Burgess Shoe Store, giving the firm flexibility of direct retail outlet. In 1969, the firm acquired Rosemount Engineering Co.’s Consumer Product Division in Minnesota.
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on the 25th floor of 11 West 42nd Street New York, N.Y. in The Salmon Tower
Building. During 1936, Bass “Weejuns” were first made. Four years later, in 1940, the original suede “Buc” style was created. In 1948, the firm outfitted the American Olympic Team with footwear. During World War II, the firm
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Moccasin Cruiser”, designed to be a light and flexible shoe worn by woodsmen. By 1906 G.H. Bass & Co. became incorporated. In 1910, “Rangeley” style moccasin was created, and seven years later G.H. Bass & Co. created the Ski Moccasin.
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