Jacob W. Davis | |
|---|---|
 Davis, c. 1905 | |
| Born | Jacob Youphes (Jākobs Jufess) May 14, 1831 |
| Died | January 20, 1908 (aged 76) San Francisco, California, United States |
| Resting place | Hills of Eternity Memorial Park |
| Citizenship | Russian Empire United States |
| Occupation(s) | Tailor, Inventor, and Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Invention of Jeans |
| Spouse | Annie Davis (Parksher) |
| Children | 6 |
Jacob William Davis (born Jākobs Jufess; Russian: Якоб Яковлевич Юфес, May 14, 1831 – January 20, 1908) was a Jewish-American tailor of Latvian Jewish origin[1] who is credited with inventing modern jeans.[2] Growing up in the Russian Empire, he emigrated to the United States as a young man and spent some time in Canada as well. He invented jeans by using sturdy cloth and rivets to strengthen weak points in the seams, and partnered with Levi Strauss to mass-produce them.
- ^ "Jacob Davis: Pioneer Jewish Tailor of Nevada & His Copper Rivets That Made History". Jewish Museum of the American West. Jewish Museum of the American West. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
- ^ Kelly, Kate (January 9, 2014). "The True Inventor of Blue Jeans". America Comes Alive. Kate Kelly, America Comes Alive. Retrieved March 28, 2015.