Who Was Levi Strauss? (Who Was?)
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9780448488561
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Penguin Random House"
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Who Was Levi Strauss? (Who Was?)
Author:
Ellen Labrecque
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
03/09/2021
ISBN:
0448488566
Pages:
112
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9780448488561
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How did an immigrant who sold sewing supplies in New York City reinvent himself in the American West by creating the most iconic pair of pants in the world? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!
As a young working-class German immigrant, Levi Strauss left his family's dry goods business in New York City to journey out west for the California Gold Rush. Only Levi wasn't looking for gold -- he wanted to provide the miners with sturdy clothes to wear while they worked in the dusty river beds. His solution? Blue jeans -- pants made of strong denim fabric -- which have become one of the most beloved and fashionable clothing items in the world. Who Was Levi Strauss? follows the remarkable journey of this American businessman, and takes a look at how one man and a pair of pants changed fashion and the world forever.
The book, Who Was Levi Strauss? (Who Was?) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN# 9780448488561 in Paperback by Ellen Labrecque;Who Hq;Stephen marchesi may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
As a young working-class German immigrant, Levi Strauss left his family's dry goods business in New York City to journey out west for the California Gold Rush. Only Levi wasn't looking for gold -- he wanted to provide the miners with sturdy clothes to wear while they worked in the dusty river beds. His solution? Blue jeans -- pants made of strong denim fabric -- which have become one of the most beloved and fashionable clothing items in the world. Who Was Levi Strauss? follows the remarkable journey of this American businessman, and takes a look at how one man and a pair of pants changed fashion and the world forever.
The book, Who Was Levi Strauss? (Who Was?) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN# 9780448488561 in Paperback by Ellen Labrecque;Who Hq;Stephen marchesi may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.