Levi's 501 Selvedge 1977
Old vintage jeans are an item for jeans lovers, especially Levi's 501 selvedge. This model of jeans was produced in 1977 from America. Genuine items are hard to find. and naturally beautiful.
If we look at this pair of Levi's 501 selvedge, we will see a beautiful fade of the seams. And the natural twist to the front of old jeans is due to the natural shrinkage of denim that has not been shrunken before being sewn.
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The back of Levi's 501 selvedge. The color is still beautiful and dark throughout. Unfortunately, the brown gasket and Two Horses logo have faded over the decades. But there is still a Red Tab ribbon label attached to the side of the back pocket. which is one symbol of Levi's jeans.
From the picture above we can see that The brown gasket tag was unfortunately missing. Only the surrounding thread remains. But we can still see the red ribbon label and Levi's letters on the back pocket. The corner of the back pocket reveals black thread that has been sewn into it. It's one of the points that shows the age of jeans in the 80s.
The top button on the back is stamped with the manufacturing code number in America. For Levi's 501 jeans, this red line has the number 6 stamped on it, which is a number that is very popular among Levi's jeans lovers.
All 5 front buttons are silver-coated metal, completely shiny and beautiful like new.
The red ribbon label with white Levi's letters on the back pocket is still perfect.
Care Instruction Tag indicates size W31 L30, but this one we measured the actual waist size W30 inches L28 inches.
The back of the care label indicates the Levi's 501 model.
The numbers 5 6 7 we assume were produced in the 5th month of 1977. The number 6 in the middle is the factory code number 6 in America, which corresponds to the number on the back of the button.
These Levi's 501 jeans with red selvedge are listed as W31, but the actual measurement is 30 inches due to the shrinkage of the fabric.
The leg length is listed as L30, but the actual measurement is 28 inches, which is a 2-inch reduction from the factory specification. which was normal for Levi's 501 jeans in that era.
Look at the inside seam when folded out. We can see white borders on both sides. There is usually a red thread inserted in the center of the white strip. But due to old age, the red color may fade away.
The Levi's 501selvedge jeans is a beautiful, natural wrinkle that many people like.
Summary of these Levi's 501 selvedges.
- These are jeans produced in 1977.
- Genuine Levi's 501 jeans.
- Made in USA
- Actual waist measurement is 30 inches.
- Actual leg length measured 28 inches.
- Suitable for men who like Levi's 501 Vintage jeans.
- Defect: The brown gasket tag is missing.
