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Levi Strauss, the Gold Rush and the World’s Most Famous Pair of Pants

We love them; we wear them. Jeans are an iconic garment, and they tell the legendary story of the American West. But did you know they were made world famous by an adventurous Bavarian Jew who combined his marvelous business sense with German ingenuity? Join German Historian Anette Isaacs, M.A., for a fascinating journey into the days of the Gold Rush 170 years ago and learn about Levi Strauss and his amazing life! Continue Reading Levi Strauss, the Gold Rush and the World’s Most Famous Pair of Pants