Trousers
1970-1975 (made)
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Hipster flared trousers of heavy quality buff screen-printed cotton. The printed decoration is based on the stars and stripes flag of the United States of America. Cut low on the hips, fits tightly to the knees and then flares out to the bottoms. There is a front zip fastener (ECLAIR) and a button at the centre front waistband. Four patch pockets, two at the front and two at the back. There is a yoked back. All the seams are top stitched except the outside leg seams. There are five belt loops. The button on the waistband is of metal and riveted to the waistband. Impressed with the trade name 'LEVI STRAUSS & CO. SEGAL'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Screen-printed cotton with riveted metal button, and top stitched |
| Brief description | Hipster flared trousers of screen-printed cotton, made by Levi Strauss & Co., United States, 1970-1975 |
| Physical description | Hipster flared trousers of heavy quality buff screen-printed cotton. The printed decoration is based on the stars and stripes flag of the United States of America. Cut low on the hips, fits tightly to the knees and then flares out to the bottoms. There is a front zip fastener (ECLAIR) and a button at the centre front waistband. Four patch pockets, two at the front and two at the back. There is a yoked back. All the seams are top stitched except the outside leg seams. There are five belt loops. The button on the waistband is of metal and riveted to the waistband. Impressed with the trade name 'LEVI STRAUSS & CO. SEGAL'. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'LEVI STRAUSS & CO. SEGAL' (Impressed on the button) |
| Credit line | Given by Dixon and Dart |
| Object history | Registered File number 1985/2003. |
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| Accession number | T.427-1985 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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