This is LEE's Boys Youth, and based on the inner tag, it seems to be from the late 1950's to early 60's. 11.25oz right twill denim is used, or the fabric seems a little rough compared to Levi's 501 of the same age.
Dead stock with a flasher.
The long length makes it look quite slender, but it's not particularly thin and straight. The silhouette is almost non-tapered and straight to the hem.
flasher
This flasher has an illustration of the "Steer Wrestling" competition in the rodeo. It lists various information such as the part number, the number of ounces of fabric, and the product warranty." The label "C1955 BY THE H.D. LEE COMPANY" indicates that it was manufactured at least in 1955 or later.
patch
From the feel of the back side, it seems to be made of PVC.
tag
A tag attached to the top of the patch. The waist size is listed as 26", and LEE is often made larger than the size listed, but this is because it is called "Slim", so there is no big difference between the size listed and the actual size.
inner tag
The absence of "RIDERS" and the absence of "○R" and "M.R." suggests that this was a product from the late 1950's to early 1960's.
union ticket
It's attached to the inside of the left hip pocket.
back pocket
Left hip pocket. As is often the case with boys' youth models, it's patched and the stitching is a straight stitch rather than a lazy S. The patch here is made of leather, not PVC.
top button
Snap button engraved with "Lee RIDERS".
zipper
GRIPPER ZIPPER is used.
top button (back)
No engraving on the back of the top button.
coin pocket
The design of the coin pocket is the same as the adult model.
crotch rivet
Unlike the adult models of this period, it also comes with rivets. The adult models are also different in that UFO rivets are used, including other rivets.
rivet (back)
The back of the rivet is copper-colored and flat.
outseam
The outseam is double stitched. Chain stitching at the hem.
fabric
Slightly thinner fabric at 11.25 ounces. The slubby look is noticeable, but it doesn't feel so slubby to the touch, maybe because the fabric is thinner. The nips are scattered. Slightly grayish fabric with a weak visual bluishness.
| size | waist |
seat | front rise | back rise | thigh | inseam | opening | total length |
| W26/L34 | 26 | 33.5 | 13 | 16.5 | 10.5 | 34.5 | 8 | 46 |