May 20, 1873: Levi Strauss, Reno tailor Jacob Davis receive patent for riveted blue jeans

Riveted jeans were invented in downtown Reno in 1871, and local tailor Jacob Davis went into business with Levi Strauss a ...
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What that tiny pocket inside the bigger pocket of your jeans is actually for

The small pocket above the right front pocket on your jeans has been there ...
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Levi Strauss Jeans

In the late 1800s, San Francisco merchant Levi Strauss and tailor Jacob Davis began manufacturing worker’s trousers reinforced by copper rivets—the world’s first jeans. The jeans in this photo are one ...
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Check the label of your Levi’s jeans. They may be worth thousands

ST. LOUIS (KTVI) — Levi’s jeans have become a staple in everyday fashion for many consumers. And if you have an old pair sitting in your closet, you may want to check the tag. Levi Strauss and Jacob ...
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Your old Levi jeans may be worth thousands. Check the label

Levi’s jeans have become a staple in everyday fashion for many consumers. And if you have an old pair sitting in your closet, you may want to check the tag. Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis paired ...