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'''Johnston and Murphy''' is an American footwear, apparel, accessories, and luggage and leather goods retailer. A division of Genesco Inc. (NYSE |
'''Johnston and Murphy''' is an American footwear, apparel, accessories, and luggage and leather goods retailer. A division of [[Genesco | Genesco Inc.]] ({{NYSE|GCO}}), Johnston & Murphy is based in Nashville, Tennessee and distributes merchandise through its retail and factory stores, as well as its direct mail catalog, website, and specialty and department stores nationwide.<ref name="Genesco">[http://www.genesco.com/johnston_and_murphy Operating Divisions: Johnston & Murphy], Genesco Inc.</ref> |
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Johnston & Murphy was originally founded as the William J. Dudley Shoe Company in 1850 in Newark, New Jersey, by William J. Dudley, a European immigrant and master craftsman, who had been schooled in the classic tradition of English shoe making. In 1850, Millard Filmore became the 13th President of the United States. It was also the year in which he received a pair of handmade shoes from the William J. Dudley Shoe Company. Johnston & Murphy has provided shoes to every [[US President]] since 1850.<ref name ="Johnston & Murphy">[http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/about_history.aspx About J&M: History], Johnston & Murphy</ref> |
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. It became under ownership by Nashville-based [[Genesco | Genesco Inc.]] in 1951. |
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Johnston & Murphy became under ownership by [[Genesco | Genesco Inc.]] in 1951. |
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The male cast members of the TV Series [[The West Wing]] wear Johnston & Murphy shoes. |
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Revision as of 21:16, 27 January 2009
Johnston and Murphy is an American footwear, apparel, accessories, and luggage and leather goods retailer. A division of Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO), Johnston & Murphy is based in Nashville, Tennessee and distributes merchandise through its retail and factory stores, as well as its direct mail catalog, website, and specialty and department stores nationwide.[1]
Johnston & Murphy was originally founded as the William J. Dudley Shoe Company in 1850 in Newark, New Jersey, by William J. Dudley, a European immigrant and master craftsman, who had been schooled in the classic tradition of English shoe making. In 1850, Millard Filmore became the 13th President of the United States. It was also the year in which he received a pair of handmade shoes from the William J. Dudley Shoe Company. Johnston & Murphy has provided shoes to every US President since 1850.[2]
Johnston & Murphy became under ownership by Genesco Inc. in 1951.
The male cast members of the TV Series The West Wing wear Johnston & Murphy shoes.
References
- ^ Operating Divisions: Johnston & Murphy, Genesco Inc.
- ^ About J&M: History, Johnston & Murphy