This is the same Wrangler youth model 11YWZ as the one introduced in other page, and it seems to have been manufactured around 1951-52 as well. Lee's youth model was different from the adult model in that it used a lighter ounce fabric and the top button was a snap button, but this Wrangler model has no major difference in specifications from the adult model.
This is a dead stock one with the flasher. It originally came with a booklet, but unfortunately it is missing.
Falling straight down to the hem.
The back has a center belt loop and belt loops on both sides.
flasher
The fact that rodeo champions up to 1950 are presented indicates that they were manufactured after 1950.
flasher
On the back of the flasher is the following introduction, along with the location of the Blue Bell company. "This Wrangler Western Jean has been styled by Rodeo Ben - tailor for the Top Rodeo Stars and Ranches. Please look at the Souvenir booklet attached to this Wrangler to see photographs and history of other leading rodeo stars. These men, all champions, also wear and endorse Wrangler. The ticket sewn on this pocketis your guarantee of the genuine Wrangler. Made by the World's Largest Producer of Work Clothes."
patch
The patch is made of PVC and is hidden by the flasher." Wrangler" and the bluebell symbol are printed.
tag
The zipper fly, part number, size, and denim ounce are listed. The one shown here has a length of 35 inches, and the other 11YWZ has a length of 34, suggesting that the length was also carefully sized.
back pocket
Vertical, deep W-stitched back pocket. The top edge is reinforced with flat rivets.
top button
Button with engraved Jomon characters.
top button (back)
The back of the top button has a "4" engraved on it.
zipper
The zipper is made by CONMAR. Wrangler jeans usually have an inner tag on the back side of the ratio wing, but the ones shown here do not.
beltloop
The belt loop in the back is a offset beltloop.
rivet
The flat rivets are a familiar feature of Wrangler jeans. The reason for the flat rivets is that they were designed to prevent damage to the saddle when riding.
rivet (back)
The back of the rivet has a convex shape in the middle. This is a familiar shape on older Wranglers.
coin pocket
The top edge of the coin pocket is not riveted, only reinforced with a bartack.
sleek
The sleek has a stamp on it to prove that it is canvas. This is also a common feature of Wrangler jeans.
outseam
It is sewn with a double-stitched wrap-over stitch. The hem is single stitched, with white thread on the back.
fabric
Faded, grayish-blue fabric. Left twill, with a strong slub feeling. There are relatively many small neps.
| size | waist |
seat | front rise | back rise | thigh | inseam | opening | total length |
| W29/L35 | 29 | 37 | 11 | 14.5 | 10.5 | 34 | 8.5 | 44.5 |