differences in levi's

[Boogieman]

I didn't know.. Got my info from here http://www.antiqueweb.com/links/clothingandfashion.html and it says:

Quote:

1890: A small forth pocket above the front pocket is added to accommodate coins and pocket watches.

This isn't correct?

[Paul T]

Incorrect! There's a lot of misinformation on the web.

Leiv's bought the earliest known pair of Leiv's (which predated the 501) for $45,000 a couple of years ago. It had a watch pocket. THey also have one pair in a tan cotton duck from the same period. These are the earliest known Levi's, from 1880 or earlier, and they both have watch pockets.

[Boogieman]

Okay, thanks. The list is updated and hopefully a little more correct.

Can you tell me when Levi's first started stitching the arcuate on their back pockets? Was it there from the start or was it added somewhere down the line?

[Paul T]

It was right from the start.

An interesting question is whether any other pants makers used arcuates BEFORE Levi's. It's quite possible.No one knows how unique the design of the first Levi's pants was, for instance whether they took a pretty common design, and just added their own unique touch, the rivets. Lots of rivals used arcuates in the 1890s.

[docdoom]

is there any practical purpose to the arcuate or is it just aesthetics/branding?

[jake431]

The Premium 501's were selvage? It never mentioned that on their website and the Chicago Levi's Store didn't carry them. Damnit.

-Jake

[AmericanTemplar]

The dark blue ones's are selvege, but not redline or anything. They just have plain white edges. The fucked up pair with holes and bleach spots aren't.