HISTORICAL
1890 501®
501® FIT GUIDE
1922 501®
1933 501®
TEN REASONS WHY THE 1937 501®
“TWO HORSE” BRAND
1944 501®
IS MORE POPULAR THAN ANY OTHER AND CONSIDERED THE “STANDARD” 1947 501®
1955 501®
1954 501®
1966 501®
1978 501®
J
eans began with the 501® and so an entirely new category of
clothing was born. Not only that, the 501® jean has retained it’s fame and relevance for every successive generation, making it both first and foremost. The range of historical 501®’s that we continue to produce
allow our customers to find their ideal jean.
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HISTORICAL
501® JEANS
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS The
1890 Levi’s® 501®
A Loose, Anti-Fit Waist Overall
1890 501® DETAILS
FIT DETAILS
•9oz plain selvedge denim.
•Single needle arcuate.
Front rise: 13 1/2”
•Pocket bag print.
•Crotch rivet.
Bottom opening: 17 5/8”
•First “two horse” leather patch.
•Cinch and suspender buttons.
Knee: 18 5/8”
•One back pocket with exposed rivets.
“Levi’s® are made of the best materials. Sewed with the best threads. Finished in the best style”
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS The
1922 Levi’s® 501®
A High Waisted, Wide Leg Fit
1922 501® DETAILS
RIGID FIT DETAILS
•Cone Mills plain selvedge denim.
•Single needle arcuate.
Front rise: 12 7/8”
•“Two horse” leather patch.
•Crotch rivet.
Bottom opening: 18”
•Cinch suspender buttons and belt loops. •Two back pockets with exposed rivets.
Knee: 20 1/8”
“The Best in Use for Farmers, Mechanics & Miners”
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS The
1933 Levi’s® 501®
A Wide, And Relaxed Fit
1933 501® DETAILS
FIT DETAILS
•Light weight Cone Mills red selvedge denim.
•Cinch suspender buttons and belt loops.
Front rise: 12 7/8”
•“Two horse” leather patch.
•Single needle arcuate.
Bottom opening: 18”
•N. R. A. (National Recovery Act) label.
•Crotch rivet.
Knee: 19 3/8”
•Two back pockets with exposed rivets.
“More days wear for your dollar”
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS The
1937 Levi’s® 501®
A Relaxed Fit, Rounded Top Block And Straight Leg
1937 501® DETAILS
FIT DETAILS
•Cone Mills 10oz red selvedge denim.
•No suspender buttons, snap on buttons available.
Front rise: 12 3/4”
•Two back pockets with concealed rivets.
•Crotch rivet.
Bottom opening: 18 1/4”
•Cinch and belt loops.
•Single needle arcuate.
Knee: 19 3/8”
•“Two horse” leather patch.
•‘E’ red tab.
“It’s Lucky They’re Levi’s®”
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS The
1944 Levi’s® 501®
A High Waisted, Regular Fit
1944 501® DETAILS
FIT DETAILS
•Cone Mills 1940s red selvedge denim.
•Unbranded rivets.
Front rise: 13 1/4”
•“Two horse” leather patch.
•Two back pockets with concealed rivets.
Bottom opening: 17 1/2”
•Random pocket bag fabric.
•‘E’ red tab.
Knee: 17 3/4”
•“Laurel leaf” unbranded buttons.
•Painted arcuate.
“Patronize Your Hometown Merchant, He’s Your Neighbor”
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS The
1947 Levi’s® 501®
The Classic Slim Fit With A Straight Leg
1947 501® DETAILS •Cone mills 1940s red selvedge denim.
FIT DETAILS •Twin needle arcuate.
Front rise: 12 1/4”
•“Two horse” leather patch.
Bottom opening: 16 3/4”
•Two back pockets with concealed rivets.
Knee: 18”
•‘E’ red tab.
“That’s Our Brand”
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS The
1954 Levi’s® 501®
A Narrow Tapered Leg And A Zip Fly
1954 501® DETAILS
FIT DETAILS
•Cone Mills 1950s red selvedge denim.
•Twin needle arcuate.
Front rise: 11 1/2”
•“Two horse” leather patch.
•Zip fly.
Bottom opening: 15 1/4”
•Two large back pockets with concealed rivets. •‘E’ red tab.
Knee: 18”
“Men Who Built The West Wore Levi’s®”
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS The
1955 Levi’s® 501®
A Square Top Block And A Straight Leg
1955 501® DETAILS •Cone Mills 1950s red selvedge denim.
FIT DETAILS •Twin needle arcuate.
Front rise: 12 3/4”
•“Two horse” leather-like patch.
Bottom opening: 17 1/4”
•Two back pockets with concealed rivets.
Knee: 19 1/2”
•Double-sided ‘E’ red tab.
“America’s Finest Overall”
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS The
1966 Levi’s® 501®
A Rounded Top Block And A Tapered Leg
1966 501® DETAILS •Cone Mills 1960s red selvedge denim.
FIT DETAILS •Twin needle shallow arcuate.
Front rise: 11 3/4”
•“Two horse” leather-like patch.
Bottom opening: 16 5/8”
•Bar tacks replace rivets on back pockets.
Knee: 18 5/8”
•Double-sided ‘E’ red tab.
“The West’s Most Famous Brand”
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS
HISTORICAL
501® JEANS The
1978 Levi’s® 501®
A Slim Fit, Square Top Block And Low Rise
1978 501® DETAILS •Cone Mills 1970s red selvedge denim.
FIT DETAILS •Small ‘e’ red tab.
Front rise: 11”
•“Two horse” leather-like patch.
Bottom opening: 15 1/2”
•Two back pockets with bar tacks.
Knee: 18”
•Twin needle arcuate.
“Quality Never Goes Out Of Style”
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