Most people who own a pair of denim jeans will have noticed that they come with tiny pockets. However, have you ever wondered why they are there and what purpose they serve?
The answer can now be revealed - and it is a historical reason, The Daily Star reports.The small pockets date back to the year 1890, when they were stitched into Levi's 'waist overall' jeans.They were commonly used for carrying pocket watches back then.Strauss and J.W.
Davis patented 'Improvement in Fastening Pocket Openings,' on May 20, 1873. Tacey Panek, Levi Strauss & Co's historian, told Insider : "The oldest pair of waist overalls in the Levi Strauss & Co.
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