Excellent new book of reference for Denim originators.Jeans of the Old West:A History By Michael Allen Harris-ISBN 978-0-7643-3500-6
The book illustrates Denim "Mine" Finds from the 1890s-Taking denim Workwear back to its origin in San Francisco and LA-Brilliant Worker shots and original Levis and Lee labels and Patent 1873 rivets!!!!!