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20 May - Patent for first blue jeans granted in 1873

 


The first blue jeans with copper rivets patent was granted to Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis on May 20, 1873. The patent was titled "Improvement in Fastening Pocket-Openings" and described the innovative use of copper rivets to reinforce the pockets and other stress points in pants. This invention significantly increased the durability and strength of the pants, making them ideal for the needs of workers and laborers. The patent number for this invention was US Patent No. 139,121. This marked a crucial milestone in the history of denim jeans and laid the foundation for the iconic blue jeans that are still popular today.

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