LEVI’S 502XX W32 x L34 Pre-LVC Japan-made 1994 Big E Selvedge Jeans

Used Levi’s 502XX, made in Japan in December 1994.
It shows wear from regular use, with fading on the thighs, knees and seat.
The hem is the original chain-stitched hem and has never been shortened.
Lot. 502XX. Made in Japan.

The inside label reads 502-XX, and the paper patch reads 502 with the size W32 L34.
The actual measurements match the tag size.
It is not a reproduction of the 501 Big E; the cut is closer to the 551ZXX.

• Straight fit
• Selvedge denim with red line ID, 100% cotton
• Front zip fly with TALON zipper
• Original chain-stitched hem
• Parallel stitching beside the top button
• Big E red tab
• Two Horse paper patch
• Copper rivets
• Levi Strauss & Co. S.F. CAL. top button
• White pocket bags
• Made in Japan

Size (actual measurement): W 32 × L 34

Levi Strauss & Co. began in San Francisco in 1853.
On 20 May 1873, Levi Strauss and the Reno tailor Jacob Davis were granted the patent for riveting the pocket corners of work trousers.
The XX waist overall was given the lot number 501 in 1890.