Levi Straus & Co. Model 514 Straight Fit Jeans
Textile, utilitarian garment, industrial design • Levi Strauss & Co. (Mass-produced consumer goods)
Style & Movement
Workwear Americana / Industrial Design
Medium & Technique
Indigo-dyed cotton denim twill; construction involving twin-needle chain stitching, bartack reinforcing, and jacron patch application
Creation Period
Modern / 21st Century
Dimensions & Format
Size 10 Regular (Waist 25, Length 25); Vertical/Clothing format
Subject Description
A pair of dark-wash denim jeans featuring a standard five-pocket design, copper-look contrast stitching, a red logo tab on the rear pocket, and a 'Two Horse' branded waist patch
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; visible evidence of usage, surface staining, and accumulated lint/debris
Estimated Market Value
USD $10 - $25
Auction Estimate
USD $5 - $15
Provenance History
Mass-market retail origin; subsequent private ownership involving active wear documented by surface abrasions
Art Historical Significance
A contemporary iteration of the iconic 19th-century blue jean; representative of globalized mass-production and the enduring influence of American frontier labor apparel on modern fashion
Notable Features
Features the 514TM straight fit designation and the distinctive 'Two Horse' brand mark illustrating the strength of the garment's construction
Condition Issues
Visible white surface stains (possibly paint or calcium), lint accumulation, fibers pulling at the belt loops, and minor fading of the indigo dye
Conservation Recommendations
Standard cold wash and air drying; avoid industrial solvents to preserve the integrity of the jacron patch and red tab