Levi buttons (dates?)

[rayrayvegas]

Found these couple weeks ago, just gotta round to cleaning them a bit. Does anyone know about what year these might be from. Found both in same hole under old dry line posts. Thanks.

 

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[Minrelica]

Interesting... I haven't found a match yet but my initial thought is that they were probably suspender buttons... Nice find

 

[duggap]

blue jeans or overalls.

 

[HutSiteDigger]

Hey hope all is going sweet over there on the West Coast.. I have been looking through some buttons of Levi's and I can not come up with this style of flat button you found.

Picture 2 shows the buttons used during the Era: 1902 ~ 1928 period.
This is a black donut top button used on the LEVIS 201XX Lot. No. 2 jeans. It is considered the most basic style of top button by Levis with " LEVI STRAUSS & CO * " stamped on it. Only Black button to be found on levi's will be from this era. Very Rare.

Picture 1 shows Era: 1930 ~ 1941 period, 1945-Modern Peroid.
The donut core was filled and molded into a solid heart top button for the 501XX series. Levis decided to include it's country of origin, and thus, " * S . F CAL * " was inserted in together with the other characters. This button is the father of the modern button used currently.

Just from the look of the print which that lettering of style was used in the 1920s til about 1929 I would say this button could be from about 1920-early 1930 but this style of print is also used alot during the 1960s. But again I have not been able to find this style button, all the other levis buttons are easy to find.

 

[nhbenz]

Found another example, but no date info.; RARE ANTIQUE LEVI STRAUSS & CO.MEDIUM OVERALL BUTTON

 

[HutSiteDigger]

Found another example, but no date info.; RARE ANTIQUE LEVI STRAUSS & CO.MEDIUM OVERALL BUTTON

That is what I hate about that website, it never ever tells you the date of the artifact, it will go on and on about the artifact but never a date or century time frame.

 

[HutSiteDigger]

Also I had the photos upload wrong, picture 2 is of the oldest and picture 1 of the newest, but i do not think that is going to help much anyhow! There are vintage levi websites out there, you could try finding a email contact for one.

 

[rayrayvegas]

Hutsite digger you always amaze me with what you find.. you always provide great options to go look at.. thanks again.

 

[surf]

Hey RayRay,

Nice finds, sir. What size are they? The company made a plethora of different garments over the years. Do you have a sense for what they might have been; jacket buttons, shirt, trouser?

The company has an Archive and Conservator at the San Francisco offices. Heritage | Levi Strauss & Co. You might enquire of her.

 

[HutSiteDigger]

After reading alittle bit more about vintage Levis.. They (Levis) says "Only Black button to be found on levi's will be from this era (1902-1928) and are very rare" So i'm going to say since this is a black style button that it is from the 1902-1928 period!

 

[Minrelica]

How big is that button compared to a coin?

 

[Discrimination Dave]

Cool.
I have a good feeling about these.
At first glance I thought early 70's psychedelia.
But after a second glance I'm leaning more toward early 20th century.
Both references to this include the word "rare" (black button and the website).
Anyone sign up to the website that nhbenz posted as to get a price?

 

[Minrelica]

Cool.
I have a good feeling about these.
At first glance I thought early 70's psychedelia.
But after a second glance I'm leaning more toward earth 20th century.
Both references to this include the word "rare" (black button and the website).
Anyone sign up to the website that nhbenz posted as to get a price?

Worthpoint is Worthless... Don't waste your time or money.

They get all of there info from ebay and other auction sites

 

[rayrayvegas]

I will get some size reference pics up soon, hearing all this got me itchin to go thru my button cans. I may have more and even have old rivets. Thanks everyone I havent been this excited about finding out about something for a while. I love this site!!!

 

[Minrelica]

I will get some size reference pics up soon, hearing all this got me itchin to go thru my button cans. I may have more and even have old rivets. Thanks everyone I havent been this excited about finding out about something for a while. I love this site!!!

I guess I was just wondering if it was the same size as the button on the front of the Levis but I guess that's exactly what it is... Probably won't need size references. THX

 

[rayrayvegas]

Actually wit that was a good question and the new buttons on Levis are actually smaller then the ones I have pictured.

 

[rayrayvegas]

Here are some pics with buttons next to current penny, also found a old rivet that Has the L.S & CO. S.F.

 

[clovis97]

Those buttons are cool!!!!!

 

[nhbenz]

YIn confirming the date range one can be seen here, listed as in the 1900 to 1930's; Work.Clothes.Overall.Buttons
Our wise member BigCypressHunter posted this link just a moment ago for some different work clothes buttons, so the credit is really his.

 

[rayrayvegas]

Thank you, I am amazed of the knowledge and the kindness that everyone is willing to give here. The people on this site definitely add to the fun of the greatest hobby in the world, amd I thank you for your time and friendship.