Jeans are a type of pants or trousers, typically made from denim or dungaree cloth which were invented by Jacob W. Davis in partnership with Levi Strauss & Co. in 1871.
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Originally designed for miners, modern jeans was popularized as casual wear by Marlon Brando and James Dean in their 1950s films, particularly The Wild One and Rebel Without a Cause, leading to the fabric becoming a symbol of rebellion among teenagers, especially members of the greaser subculture.
These cool snapshots captured teenagers wearing their cuffed jeans in the 1950s.
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The group of female students is sitting together
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The girl is striking a pose
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Three young men are posing next to the car
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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The girl is striking a pose
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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Three female students are sitting together and talking
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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A group of female students in a class
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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The girl is striking a pose
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A group of female students
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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The boy is striking a pose with his pants
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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The girl is striking a pose
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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Four girls are striking a pose next to the car.
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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Young men
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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Young men
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In an outdoor class
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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The boy is playing baseball
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Teenagers Wearing Cuffed Jeans in the 1950s
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