Original Items

WORLDS' OLDEST LEVI'S?
An original pair of Levi's jeans from the Nineteenth Century. The oral history of these trousers is that they were the property of a U.S. Army cavalry musician. The pants accompanied an unused absolutely authentic summer white canvas U.S. Army tunic of the 1880-1900 era. Both pieces came out of the same military trunk. This article is in exceptional condition. Serious inquiries welcomed.

White bleached denim. The fabric is supple and strong.
Belted back. Adjusting buckle is intact with some rust.
Single hip pocket, located on the right side.
Suspender buttons are all present and measure .679 inches in diameter. Buttons marked "LEVI STRAUSS & CO * S. F. Cal".
No belt loops or evidence of any belt loops.
Button fly. Fly buttons .550 inches in diameter. Fly buttons not marked.
Button holes are machine sewn.
Remnants of leather label (nothing legible) sewn to the INTERIOR of the right rear waistband.
Interior selvage edge of fabric in trouser legs has sustained some fraying damage.
Slight staining of the trousers in scattered locations. Some rust stains from buttons.
One 1/4 inch hole in left outside layer of waistband (only hole noticed).
Stitching to one side seam of the rear pocket has come out.

	U.S. Marine Corps White Linen Tunic This is an example of the Marine Corps summer service tunic from the pre-WWI era. The pattern was short lived, in use from about 1904 to 1917, when the Corps abandoned the pattern. This example is in fine condition with two breast pockets, pointed cuffs and all buttons. There are no marks or tags in this garment. The illustrated paper tag is from a like tunic. Two small repairs, one under each arm where someone made a lengthwise cut in the sleeve. The repairs are indiscernible when the garment is on display. Sale Pending.