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jul 4, 1853 - Levi moves to San Francisco and opens a jean company with Jacob W. Davis.

Description:

Levi hears about the Good Rush in the West and moves to San Francisco to establish a family goods business. A customer (Jacob W. Davis) ordered sturdy pants from denim. The customer opens a business with Levi and they create the original jeans.

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Date:

jul 4, 1853
Now
~ 172 years ago