Blue Jeans 1873 The History of Denim 1853 levi strauss 1829 - 1902

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Blue Jeans The History of Denim By: Joe Student 6th Period 1873 1853 levi strauss 1829 - 1902

Who Invented Jeans? The inventor of the jeans was Levi Strauss in 1853. In 1872, he partnered with Jacob Davis to create new ideas so that the jeans could be patented.

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Who Invented Jeans? inventor of jeans was Levi Strauss (1853) he partnered with Jacob Davis they patented jeans in 1872

Why Did It Take So Long? Many people wonder why it took Levi Strauss twenty years to get this idea patented. [ Invention; 1853 Patent; 1873 ] This took so long is because they had to find certain ideas to patent. They eventually ended up patenting the stitched pocket, the skewed seams, and the Levi red tag.

Why Did It Take So Long? Many people wonder why it took Levi Strauss twenty years to get this idea patented. [ Invention; 1853 Patent; 1873 ] This took so long is because they had to find certain ideas to patent. They eventually ended up patenting the stitched pocket, the skewed seams, and the Levi red tag. Background is too dark!

Why Did It Take So Long? Many people wonder why it took Levi Strauss twenty years to get this idea patented. [ Invention; 1853 Patent; 1873 ] This took so long is because they had to find certain ideas to patent. They eventually ended up patenting the stitched pocket, the skewed seams, and the Levi red tag.

The invention of Levis greatly Modern Jeans The invention of Levis greatly impacted modern day jeans. Since patents only last for seventeen years, now we have stitched pocket jeans that are very durable [ these ideas copy off of Levis original plans. ]

The invention of Levis greatly Modern Jeans The invention of Levis greatly impacted modern day jeans. Since patents only last for seventeen years, now we have stitched pocket jeans that are very durable [ these ideas copy off of Levis original plans. ] Too much information! Sentences are too long… Change sentences to bullet notes.

Modern Jeans Old-style Levis greatly impact modern day jeans patents only last for seventeen years stitched pocket jeans are very durable Lots of jeans copy off of Levis original plans

Today, Levi Strauss & Co. still exists, and now they are creating shirts, jackets, shoes, and much more.

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Levi Strauss & Co Levi Strauss & Co. still exists Headquarters in New York, NY Selling shirts, jackets, shoes, etc. See www.levistrauss.com

Bibliography "Levi Strauss." PBS. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/whomade/strauss_lo.html>. Bellis, Mary. "About: Inventors, Levi Strauss." Inventors. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://inventors.about.com/od/sstartinventors/a/Levi_Strauss.htm>. Thomas, Paulene W. "Inventor of the Week." MIT. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://www.fashion-era.com/denim_jeans_and_casual_wear.htm>. Downey, Lynn. "History." Levi Strauss & Co. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://www.levistrauss.com/Heritage/History.aspx>.

Citations not in alphabetical order… Bibliography "Levi Strauss." PBS. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/whomade/strauss_lo.html>. Bellis, Mary. "About: Inventors, Levi Strauss." Inventors. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://inventors.about.com/od/sstartinventors/a/Levi_Strauss.htm>. Thomas, Paulene W. "Inventor of the Week." MIT. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://www.fashion-era.com/denim_jeans_and_casual_wear.htm>. Downey, Lynn. "History." Levi Strauss & Co. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://www.levistrauss.com/Heritage/History.aspx>. Heading too small… Citations not in alphabetical order… No clean borders…

Bibliography Bellis, Mary. "About: Inventors, Levi Strauss." Inventors. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://inventors.about.com/od/sstartinventors/a/Levi_Strauss.htm>. Downey, Lynn. "History." Levi Strauss & Co. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://www.levistrauss.com/Heritage/History.aspx>. "Levi Strauss." PBS. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/whomade/strauss_lo.html>. Thomas, Paulene W. "Inventor of the Week." MIT. 16 Feb. 2007 <http://www.fashion-era.com/denim_jeans_and_casual_wear.htm>.

Photo Credits Pg 1: Jeans and Red Tag: <www.sackstore.com/Levis_Jeans.htm> Pg 2: Levi Strauss:<www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/whomade/strauss_lo.html> Pg 3: Red Tag: <www.vintagemotorcyclejackets.com/chart/htm> Stitched Pocket: Pg. 4: Girl: <fashion.midnightliaison.co.uk/lightblue/clothing_accessories.aspx?page=2> Plain Jeans: <www.travelizmo.com/archives/cat_travel_sport_clothing.htm> Pg 5: Sandal: <musiccentral.org.uk/brandc/levis.htm> Red Shirt: <musiccentral.org.uk/brandc/levis.htm> Sweater: <musiccentral.org.uk/brandc/levis.htm> Starter Kit: <musiccentral.org.uk/brandc/levis.htm> Jean Jacket: <musiccentral.org.uk/brandc/levis.htm>

Photo Credits Information too crowded… Pg 1: Jeans and Red Tag: <www.sackstore.com/Levis_Jeans.htm> Pg 2: Levi Strauss:<www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/whomade/strauss_lo.html> Pg 3: Red Tag: <www.vintagemotorcyclejackets.com/chart/htm> Stitched Pocket: Pg. 4: Girl: <fashion.midnightliaison.co.uk/lightblue/clothing_accessories.aspx?page=2> Plain Jeans: <www.travelizmo.com/archives/cat_travel_sport_clothing.htm> Pg 5: Sandal: <musiccentral.org.uk/brandc/levis.htm> Red Shirt: <musiccentral.org.uk/brandc/levis.htm> Sweater: <musiccentral.org.uk/brandc/levis.htm> Starter Kit: <musiccentral.org.uk/brandc/levis.htm> Jean Jacket: <musiccentral.org.uk/brandc/levis.htm> Information too crowded…

Photo Credits Pg 1: Jeans and Red Tag: <www.sackstore.com/Levis_Jeans.htm> Pg 2: Levi Strauss: <www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/whomade/strauss_lo.html> Pg 3: Red Tag: <www.vintagemotorcyclejackets.com/chart/htm>

Photo Credits, con’t Pg. 4: Girl: <fashion.midnightliaison.co.uk/lightblue/clothing_accessories.aspx?page=2> Plain Jeans: <www.travelizmo.com/archives/cat_travel_sport_clothing.htm> Pg 5: Sandal: <musiccentral.org.uk/brandc/levis.htm> Red Shirt: <musiccentral.org.uk/brandc/levis.htm> Sweater: <musiccentral.org.uk/brandc/levis.htm> Starter Kit: <musiccentral.org.uk/brandc/levis.htm> Jean Jacket: <musiccentral.org.uk/brandc/levis.htm>