Levi's Vintage Knappave 1880's Waist Overall. Indigo
Description
Levi's Vintage Knappave 1880's waist overall. A real early one from the Levi archive, long before jeans were a fashion item. Totally designed to be a functional and hard-wearing waist overall.
Fabric
12.5 oz dry, raw, deadstock Right-hand twill denim fabric, SHRINK TO FIT OR DONT WASH.
Plain white Selvage (from Amoskeag mill, red selvage Cone mill denim is more common on Levi's vintage).
Fit and features
Comfort loose fit, very roomy top block, anti fit.
Cinch buckle back, no belt loops, sewn on brace buttons
NO red tab yet, that comes in 1936.
Only one back pocket.
Hand applied back pocket rivets and crotch rivet.
Single needle stitched arcuate, makes for cruder less manufactured look with white thread used throughout.
Leather waist patch stitched on the upper center waitsband.