RARE 1940’s LEVI’S Big E 501 XX Selvedge Redline Concealed Rivet USA Jeans
Made in the USA (Button #15) from 1947
-Big E, single sided all capitals red tag, high-rise, button-fly, selvedge redline premium XX extra strong denim, hidden / concealed copper back rivets, slimmer straight leg, v-stitch, single stitch top waistband & back pockets, 2-tone chainstitch bottom waistband & hem, yellow & orange thread, centered back belt loop.
Size: 34 x 30
Color: Dark wash denim
Material: 100% Cotton
Style: 501
Waist: 17” flat
Hips: 21”
Rise: 12”
Inseam: 30”
Leg Opening: 9” flat
Condition: Absolutely incredible and very rare condition for jeans from this era. Very well cared for and looks rarely worn for being more than 70 years old. Back leather patch has been removed. No interior tags (as they weren’t produced with tags in the 40s & 50s, one very small hole in right knee. Some natural fading down legs, some loose/missing threads on the arcuate detailing on back pockets.
The Holy Grail of vintage denim. These are a collector dream.
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If you have any further questions about the fit, style or condition, please feel free to reach out to me!
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I have over 50 pairs of 501’s yet to be posted. I can help find your perfect pair!
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If you spend at least $125, the deposit will go toward your purchase. If nothing fits, send it all back and $75 will be refunded to your card.
Vintage 501’s Typical Fit:
- Sits at true waist (high rise) w/ Button Fly
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Straight fit through thigh & leg opening
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501s are the perfect go-to jean & can be worn snug for a peaches shaped booty OR loose & boyfriend style. Don’t forget you can always belt them!
How to Size Vintage Levi's:
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Vintage Levi’s were typically purchased 2 sizes bigger than needed to allow for shrinkage in the shrink to fit denim. It is very common for the tag size to be an inch, two inches or even three inches smaller than the listed tag size. Please ignore all tags and review the listed measurements to find the best fit.
Tips to find your measurements:
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Waist - Measure where you want your pants to sit. This one is very important, as it will be the starting point for selecting vintage denim. For high-rise measure the smallest part of your waist.
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Hip - Measured at widest part, typically near your hip bones and around your booty.
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Rise - Measured from crotch seam to top of the waistband.
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Low Rise - 6.5-8”
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Mid Rise - 8.5-9.5”
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High Rise - 10-12”
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Inseam - Depends on where you would like your jeans to hit at the bottom leg; crop, ankle, top of shoe or floor. Measured from the crotch, along the inner seam down to the bottom of the jeans.
*No two pairs of vintage Levi’s are the same. Each pair, each style, each decade have a unique fit, wash and size for many reasons. Every pair is also unique in its fades, wash, wear and characteristics. Any major wear or flaws will be shown in photos and noted in the description.
*If you don't own a fabric measuring tape, a piece of string and construction measuring tape will do just fine.
