Raw 1947 501 Deadstock selvage Levi's LVC Prototype $50

[Crackerhead]

Here's a rare find. These seem to be a sample 1947 501 from Levi's, made from Cone Mills selvage denim. The tag has the name "L. Arnold", and "47501- Cone XX33" written on it.

The denim feels weighty and tight and has a slightly hairy look to it, although these appear to be unwashed. The red selvage line juts up against the indigo part of the selvage like in prewashed finishes the LVC 501s come in. The detailing is that of a prototype jean. Single stitched rear pockets, lower-case e on red tab, varying waist buttons, selvage coin pocket, no hidden rivets, and no leather patch.

I measured the size at 30x32.5. I assume these are a shrink-to-fit fabric (seeing it's a prototype of a 1947 501 from raw cone denim,) which means they would shrink 1" in the waist, and 3" in the length after washing, unless dry-cleaned.

They seem to be almost spot-on to my production 1947 501's (which are raw unwashed), except the rise on these seems just slightly higher.

Here are some measurements:

Waist: 30

Length: 32.5

Rise: 12

Thigh flat: 11.5

Leg opening: 17

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[Crackerhead]

Bumpdizzle......

[Crackerhead]

Alright, y'all. $50 shipped (within the US!)

[Paul T]

Interesting jeans. Non-standard shape (high rise, different shape waistband), single-stitched hems, and non-standard rivets.

[calvin1663]

where did you get these?

[Crackerhead]

I picked them up at a sample sale on a trip to San Francisco.

As requested per some users, here are photos of the waist on me when worn

I usually wear 28-29 in Levi's jeans, and 31 in LVC jeans. As you can see, I've got plenty of room in these for shrinking.

[Crackerhead]

And even cheaper now.

$9.90 starting bid.

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