Jacob Davis

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1831 – 1908

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Who was Jacob Davis?

Jacob W. Davis was a tailor who helped change the world of clothing by being the first person to create working pants with reinforcement copper rivets.

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Born
1831
Riga
Also known as
  • Jacob Youphes
  • Jacob W. Davis
  • Jacob W. Davis
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
1908
San Francisco

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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