This is one of the Plain Pockets series released by J.C. Penny, a chain store in the U.S. I think it was in the 1980s, and the CM of Plain Pockets at that time has been uploaded on You Tube, but it seems that they were conscious of Levi's and sold it as being cheaper and less expensive than Levi's and not inferior in quality. If you look at the actual item, you can see that the cost is reduced in the part that is not necessary as a fashion because the coin pocket and the rivet are omitted, while the firm fabric that is not inferior to the one of Levi's is used.
It comes with a fairly small flasher. Overall, the stitching pitch is uneven and some stitches are bent in some places.
Relatively thin and straight.
patch
The "GOLDEN RULE STORE" on the patch appears to be the predecessor to JC Penney's.
flasher
Flasher with a simple design." It is listed as "14oz".
tag
Attached paper tag.
inner tag
It comes with an inside tag with size and washing instructions. There is no indication of "Made in U.S.A" on either the tag or the inner tag. Perhaps it was produced outside the US.
back pocket
As the Plain Pockets name suggests, there is no decorative stitching in the back pocket.
top button
Top button with the engraving of "PLAIN POCKET".
zipper
The zipper is made by YKK.
right pocket
The coin pocket that is attached to normal jeans is omitted.
outseam
The outseam is sewn with a lock sewing machine. Single stitching at the hem.
fabric
According to the flasher's description, 14 ounces of denim is used. It has a surprisingly slabby feel to it. There is little fluff. It is very bluish.
| size | waist |
seat | front rise | back rise | thigh | inseam | opening | total length |
| W29/L34 | 30 | 37 | 12 | 14.5 | 11 | 35 | 7.5 | 44.5 |