In the mid-1950s, Levi's started selling its trademark 501 Jeans on the East Coast. Up to this point, Western states had been the primary sales region since the jeans first came about in 1873, and there the garment had grown a loyal following.
On May 20th, 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis secured a patent (No. 139,121) for “an Improvement in Fastening Pocket Openings.” The West Coast at
1947 501® Original Fit Selvedge Men's Jeans
LEVIS VINTAGE CLOTHING 501XX 1947 JEANS 47501-0171 MENS SIZE 32X34,33X32,33X34
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LEVIS VINTAGE CLOTHING 501XX 1947 JEANS 47501-0171 MENS SIZE 32X34,33X32,33X34
Levis 501 Selvedge
Levi's 1947 501 Original Fit Selvedge Men's Jeans - Fine Struttin' - ShopStyle
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Levi's 1947 501 Original Fit Selvedge Men's Jeans - Fine Struttin' - ShopStyle
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1947 501® Original Fit Selvedge Men's Jeans - Medium Wash
The year was 1947 and although the war had ended, the nation was much changed;and so were 501 Jeans. The end of rations allowed for the return of some familiar 501 features, like the watch pocket rivets. But it also ushered in some updates in response to the changing time and emerging middle class, like a modern, slimmer fit and the removal of extraneous details like the cinch and suspender buttons.
Levi's 1947 501 Original Fit Selvedge Men's Jeans - Royal Flush 36 x 34
1947 501® Original Fit Selvedge Men's Jeans - Medium Wash
Levi's® Vintage Clothing 1947 501 Jeans O'Farrell Wash
1947 501® Original Fit Selvedge Men's Jeans - Medium Wash