76. Strauss (Levi) and Jacob W.Davis. Pocket Fastening, Complete Patent Specification No.2560, folding lithographed plate, original printed upper wrapper present (chipped with loss), small folio, 1874.
est. £400 – £600
Strauss and Davis received US Patents for using copper rivets to strengthen the pockets of denim work pants (jeans). Levi Strauss & Co. began manufacturing the first of the famous Levi’s brand of jeans in San Francisco.