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Levis Type 1 Denim Jacket History

Levi Strauss & Co. was established in the mid-1800s, starting with the famous Levi 501 jeans, it was not until 1905 that the first Levi Blouse was recorded. Made in 9 oz. double heavy unsanforized (Amoskeag Manufacturing Company) quality XX denim, it was known as the 506 (the term Number One was used after 1917). The word Blouse was used by Levi Strauss & Co. until around 1938 when the word “jacket” was used in its western wear catalogue. The 506XX Blouse as marked on a bovine leather patch had a single breast pocket on the left side of the front of the jacket and featured rivets at the corners of the pocket. Rivets were also used to reinforce the cuff vents. As with the early Levi Jeans, a cincher was used on the lower back. The back also had two knife pleats from the yoke to the waistband. There were 6 versions in this particular Levi Jacket model dated; 1905 - Original issue, Pleated front, single pocket with no f...

Jungle Fatigue Changes

In the beginning, the United States had a difficult time completing and maintaining Tropical Uniforms. It was not until 1967 that Tropical Uniforms were authorized for all personnel in the Vietnam war. The supply stocks were stretched and soldiers wore out the lightweight uniforms extremely quickly due to the harsh conditions of the jungle. Jungle fatigues, as they became known, had similar design characteristics. The coat consisted of two slant pockets on the chest and two lower bellows pockets. Each of these pockets closed with two buttons and a button front closure. The pants consisted of two hip pockets with single-button closure, two slash pockets at the hips and two bellows pockets on the thigh with dual button closure. The left thigh bellows pocket also had a "hidden" survival pocket located inside. The pants could be either button fly or zip. *An important flaw in the design; there was no re-enforcement in the seat or knees* "TYPE I" The first pattern (ty...

Wrangler Denim History

The Wrangler Brand was originally registered ® by Casey Jones in 1905 and the origins of today’s Wrangler Company date back to Companies manufacturing under other names as early as the first decade of the 1900s. Blue Bell Label It wasn't until the 1940s, the Wrangler brand truly started its production in retail. In 1943, Blue Bell Inc. acquired the Casey Jones Inc. Company, owner of the Wrangler Name Brand. It was in 1947 that the employees of Blue Bell voted to name the new line of denim wear WRANGLER. The 1940s 11MJ Jacket In 1947 the first model of Wrangler Jeans, Model 11MW (Men's Western) was made using 11oz. denim and had a rust-proof button fly. Wrangler, like Lee, initially used the arcuate stitch on the back pockets, but this was quickly replaced in 1948 with the “W” stitch. An interesting fact to know, the Wrangler label on the back of the jeans has never been produced in leather. The Wrangler label was first made in a pressed card and then in plastic. The Wrangler je...

Jungle Boot History

Photo by Pike Bros Prior to WWII, the United States' armed forces had engaged in a number of campaigns in jungle terrain. However, there were no specialised units for jungle warfare, and no special equipment had been developed. The constant presence of water, sand, heat, and various insects, fungal and bacterial infections characterises jungle conditions. To equip soldiers for that environment, lightweight, durable, quick-drying boots that provided protection from jungle hazards ranging from mildew to punji sticks were required. Punji stick is a simple spike, made out of wood or bamboo, which is sharpened, heated, and usually set in a hole. Other additional measures include coating the sticks in poison from plants, animal venom, or even human feces, causing infection or poisoning in the victim after being pierced by the sticks, even if the injury itself was not life-threatening. The First Pattern Jungle Boot The first jungle boots were made of canvas and rubber and were used in the...

Buddy Lee Doll

One of the biggest sort after pieces from Lee nowadays isn't even a garment, it the Buddy Lee Doll. Released in 1922 for promotional reasons, these dolls can go for as much as $2000 each. Between 1922 -1948 the 12 1/2" dolls were made from a hard moulding composition and later raised to 13" and made from hard plastic in 1949-1960. Dressed in denim bib-overalls and other Lee garments, the Buddy Lee doll became a mascot for the H.D. Lee Company and was even used in their television advertisements. They had lightly painted hair, painted side glancing eyes, painted upper eyelashes, painted closed mouth, jointed only at the shoulders, black painted boots and was dressed in original Lee clothes depicting various occupations. A hole in the left foot it possible for the doll to stand up on a shelf to show off the garments in-store, for all to see. Through their new mascot, Lee rose to one of the biggest denim brands. Sales of the dolls became the second biggest-selling doll of it...

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