Cerita Levi's - Pengenalan Levi's 501 BIG E part 1

This pair of jeans above is Levi’s 502 Big E, and is thought to be a thing of 1960s. As you can see, it still keeps its deep blue colour!!! The top button’s reverse side has mark of 6. V stitch is featured. The tab has big E, the edges of back pockets have single stitch. The bottom has chain stitch. The zipper is Talon made. The country of origin is US.

The pair of jeans above is a thing of 1960s. The model is Levi’s 501 Big E. The reverse side of the top button has a mark of “6(16)”. The front button has “ordinary R”. The edge of the watch pocket has single stitch, and the tab has big E. The front button has ordinary R, so these pair of jeans is a rare one made between 1968 and 69. The country of origin is US.

The pair of jeans above is a thing of 1980s. The model is 501 with a “red ear”. This is completely a thing of dead stock and very rare. The flasher remains perfectly without color loss. The top button’s reverse side was marked “555”. The tab has “small e” by print. The bottoms have selvedges on both sides. The flasher says the pair of jeans was made in 1984. The country of origin is US.

These pair of jeans is thought to be a thing of 1960s. The model is Levi’s 501 “BIG A” type. The mark on the reverse side of the top button is “8”. The red tab has “big E”. The stitch on the upper side of the waist is chain stitch. The back pockets’ edges have single stitch. The watch pocket’s edge has chain stitch. The front button has “long leg R” The bottoms have original chain stitch. These pair of jeans still keeps its deep blue colour. On the paper patch, you can confirm the “A” mark. Lambang "A" dapat dilihat dibawah gambar kaki kanan seluar di pai.

These pair of jeans is thought to be a thing of 1940s. The model is Levi’s 501 XX. The reverse side of the top button was marked 'J', The back pockets’ edges have single stitch. The edge of the watch pocket has single stitch. The red tab has “big E” on both sides. The bottoms have original stitch with reinforcements. Dekat jahitan kedua-dua poket belakang ada rivet tersorok untuk ketahanan. Dibahagian kangkang juga terdapat satu rivet tersorok.

These pair of jeans is thought to be a thing of 1940s. The model is Levi’s 501 XX with a leather patch. The top button is dome shaped and without a mark. The red tab has “big E”. The back pockets’ edges have single stitch, and the edge of the watch pocket has single stitch. In some parts were sewn with yellow thread. Its color loss looks great. The country of origin is US.

These pair of jeans is thought to be a thing of 1960s. The type is Levi’s 501 big S. The reverse side of the top button was marked “6”. “V stitch” is featured. The red tab has “big E”. The upper side of the waist has single stitch. The back pockets’ edges have single stitch. The watch pocket’s edge has chain stitch. The front button has “long leg R” The bottoms have original chain stitch, but reinforcement stitch was added. Its color loss looks great!

 

These pair of jeans is thought to be a thing of 1960s. The model is 501 Big E’s S type. The mark on the reverse side of the top button is “6” and “V stitch is featured. The tab has “big E”. The edges of back pockets have single stitch sewing. The front button has “long leg R”. The edge of the watch pocket has single stitch sewing. Lambang "S" mesti ada dicop skali diatas cop 501 di pai.

These Levi’s 501 can be thought to be a thing of 1960s. The patch says it’s a model “20501 0117” that has long length. The top button was marked “6” on reverse side. The button under the top button has long leg 'R'. The back pockets’ edges have single stitch sewing. The bottom edges have original chain stitch sewing.

These pair of jean is thought to be a thing of 1960s. The model is Levi’s 501 BIG E. It has a very rare “501 501” patch. The top button’s reverse side has “J” mark. “V stitch” is featured. The button under the top button has “long leg R”. The edge of the watch pocket has single stitch without selvage. The stich around the waist is single. The tab has “big E” on both sides. The back pocket’s edges have single stitch.

These pair of jeans is thought to be a thing of 1960s. The model is the most popular of all the Levi’s 501 BIG E line. The top button’s reverse side has a mark “J”. The buttons under the top button has “long leg R”. The tab has “big E” on both sides. The back pockets’ edges have single stitch.

These pair of jeans is thought to be made around 1960s. These model is also a very popular 501 BIG E among collectors. The top button’s reverse side was marked “8”, double stitch is featured. The button under the top button has “long leg R”, the tab has big E on both sides. The back pockets’ edges have single stitch.

These pair of jeans is thought to be a thing of 1960s. The top button’s reverse side was marked “6”, “V stitch is featured, the button under the top button has long leg R. The tab has big E on both sides, the back pockets’ edges have single stitch. The selvages are featured on both sides.

These pair of jeans is a thing of 1940s to 50s. These model is very popular 501 XX. The leather patch remains firmly and doesn’t get so solid. The top button does not have a mark in the back. “V stich” is featured. The watch pocket has selvedge. The belt loop in the back is in center. The tab is without registered mark but with “big E”.

This pair of jeans is Levi’s 501ZXX, which is thought to be made around 1950’s. The top button has no carved seal. ‘V stitch’ is featured. The zipper is Conmar made, and it has channel bar shaped stoppers. The watch packet’s edge is without selvedge. The belt loop is not in the center. The tab has logos on both sides with “big E”s and registered marks. Inside the back pockets, hidden rivets are featured. Both sides have selvedges.

The pair of Levi’s 501XX seems to be made between 1940’s to 50’s. The top button does not have a carved seal, V stich is featured, the back’s belt loop is in the center, the tab has logo on one side, the back pockets’ edges have single stich sewing. The patch does not remain, but according to the above mentioned details, we believe that it had a leather patch. Both sides have selvedges, the back has hidden rivets. Size is unknown, overall length 93cm, waist 80cm, length 67cm, from crotch to waist 28cm, width of thigh 31cm, width of lower edge 22cm.

Levi's 501 memang sudah terkenal diantara peminat-peminat seluar denim. Jenis Big E sudah tentulah menjadi salah satu item wajib didalam koleksi peminat tegar Levi's. Admin cuma ada STF je satu sebab nak cari Big E yang saiz 40 ke atas memanglah amat sukar walaupun tak mustahil. Janji ada modal apa pun bleh dapat. Nanti admin tanya lagi En Google kalau ada info-info terkini. So, until then, make mine Levi's.

*info-info diatas di ambil dan di olah dari beberapa laman sesawang Levi's dan En Google. Kalau salah atau tak tepat sila komen.