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Jacob W. Davis

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American tailor (1831-1908)

United StatesScientistsLived 1831 to 1908 · aged 76
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Jacob William Davis was a Russian-American tailor who is credited with inventing modern jeans. Growing up in Russian Empire, he emigrated to the United States as a young man and spent some time in Canada as well.

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Figure from US Patent No. 139,121Figure from US Patent No. 139,121Jacob W. Davis's unique stitch design. This design is on all Levi's jeans today.Jacob W. Davis's unique stitch design. This design is on all Levi's jeans today.

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Jacob William Davis was a Russian-American tailor who is credited with inventing modern jeans. Growing up in Russian Empire, he emigrated to the United States as a young man and spent some time in Canada as well. He invented jeans by using sturdy cloth and rivets to strengthen weak points in the seams, and partnered with Levi Strauss to mass-produce them.

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United States
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Lived 1831 to 1908 · aged 76
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