On May 20, 1873, tailor Jacob Davis was granted a patent to create work pants that became known as blue jeans; they were reinforced with metal rivets for durability. Levi Strauss handled the paperwork so he gained certain patent rights as well.
On May 20, 1873, tailor Jacob Davis was granted a patent to create work pants that became known as blue jeans; they were reinforced with metal rivets for durability. Levi Strauss handled the paperwork so he gained certain patent rights as well.