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Original vintage Levi’s Big E selvedge denim jeans dating to the pre-1966 501XX era.Excellent original character with heavy natural fading, whiskering, wear and patina throughout. Collector details include:• Big E red tab
• Concealed / hidden back-pocket rivets
• Selvedge outseams
• Button fly
• Five-pocket constructionOriginal waistband patch is no longer present.MEASUREMENTS — laid flatWaist: 17.5” across / approximately 35” circumference
Front rise: 12”
Inseam: 27”
Total length: 38.5”Please compare measurements with a pair that fits you well.CONDITIONThese are heavily worn vintage jeans with extensive authentic age and use. Please expect significant wear and review all photographs carefully.Noted condition issues include:• Frayed hole at the upper corner of the left back pocket
• Large frayed/worn area at the left front pocket
• Wear and fraying at the opposite front pocket
• Numerous old repairs and areas of stitching, particularly across the back and around the front pockets
• Scattered thinning, loose threads, small holes and general wear throughout
• Original length has been shortened and finished with a single-stitch hem
• Interior front pockets show age, wear and staining; one is hand marked “J FOSTER”
• Original waistband patch is missingThe fading and distress are from genuine wear and age rather than factory distressing.These came out of rural Texas from a family of farmers, true work jeans with years of honest wear, repairs, fading and hard use built into them. A beautifully worn piece of American denim history, with wear that was earned rather than designed.Sold as-is in vintage condition. Please feel free to ask any questions, we are here to help. Returns are not accepted.
