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The Pursuit of HeritageWINTER 2013
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L.L. Bean began when Leon Leonwood Bean returned from hunting in the Maine wilderness with soaking wet, cold feet. Inspired, he hired a cobbler to stitch leather tops onto workmen’s rubber boots. When he was finished, he had created a boot that prevented feet from getting soaking wet, proving comfortable, resilient, and ideal for roaming the Maine woods. The Maine Hunting Shoe spurred on the creation of the L.L. Bean company.
L.L. began his business in the basement of his brother’s apparel shop, making a list of all men who held hunting licenses and sending out flyers acknowledging that he himself was a hunter who had personally tested the boots. The first attempt of his business, however, did not meet immediate success. 90 out of the first 100 customer orders were returned because the leather tops of the boots separated from the rubber bottoms. He refunded the customer’s money, borrowed some more, sent
out more flyers and began the process all over again. From this experience, “Leon Leonwood had learned the value of personally testing his products, of honest advertising based on firm convictions and of keeping the customer satisfied at any cost”. Even this early setback reflects the values of service, integrity, outdoor heritage and perseverance.
L.L. Bean’s Founding Values remain true to this day. Outdoor Heritage: Acknowledging the enduring worth of the natural environment and the physical and spiritual value of the outdoor experience. Integrity: The physical quality of the products, guaranteeing satisfaction 100 percent, abiding by L.L.’s Golden Rule. Service: Treating customers like human beings with the best, personal service possible. Meeting all responsibilities to employees, owners, communities. Perseverance: In good times and bad L.L. Bean will not yield in its values.
LEON LEONWOOD BEAN
“Sell good merchandise at a reasonable profit, treat your customers likehuman beings, and they will always come back for more”
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FOUR
Opinel Pocket Knife | 45
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SIX
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SEVEN
Bean’s Navy Stag Jacket | 225
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EIGHT
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LL Bean’s Hunting, Fishing, & Camping Guidebook| 35
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Acadia Fur Jacket, Olive | 259 Nomad Infiniti Knit Scarf, Dark Grey |44 Merino Wool Crewneck, Grey|79
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Cotton Fisherman Sweater, Beige |99Chambray Work Shirt, Jean |79Signature Straight Leg, Deep Maroon |89
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FIFTEEN
Wool Tweed Herringbone Blazer, Dark Grey | 245 The Warren Chino Pant, Olive |95
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Donegal Wool Scarf, Oatmeal Heather | 44
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Cresta Tights Base, Black |34 Medallion Lace Dress|89 Kimball Knit Sweater, Textured Brown |89
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TWENTY-FOUR
Whipstitch Camp Oxfords, Camel | 99
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TWENTY-SIX
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Men’s L.L. Bean Boot, 8”| 99
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“Sell good merchandise at a reasonable profit, treat your customers like human beings, and they will always come back for more”
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