WRANGLER 11YWZ (1951-52) No.2

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.

Wrangler11ywz
This is a dead stock one with the flasher. It originally came with a booklet, but unfortunately it is missing.
Wrangler11ywz_front
Falling straight down to the hem.
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The back has a center belt loop and belt loops on both sides.
Wrangler11ywz_flasher

flasher

The fact that rodeo champions up to 1950 are presented indicates that they were manufactured after 1950.
Wrangler11ywz_flasher

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."
Wrangler11ywz_patch

patch

The patch is made of PVC and is hidden by the flasher." Wrangler" and the bluebell symbol are printed.
Wrangler11ywz_tag

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.
Wrangler11ywz_back pocket

back pocket

Vertical, deep W-stitched back pocket. The top edge is reinforced with flat rivets.
Wrangler11ywz_top button

top button

Button with engraved Jomon characters.
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top button (back)

The back of the top button has a "4" engraved on it.
Wrangler11ywz_zipper

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.
Wrangler11ywz_beltloop

beltloop

The belt loop in the back is a offset beltloop.
Wrangler11ywz_rivet

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.
Wrangler11ywz_rivetback

rivet (back)

The back of the rivet has a convex shape in the middle. This is a familiar shape on older Wranglers.
Wrangler11ywz_coin pocket

coin pocket

The top edge of the coin pocket is not riveted, only reinforced with a bartack.
Wrangler11ywz_スレーキ

sleek

The sleek has a stamp on it to prove that it is canvas. This is also a common feature of Wrangler jeans.
Wrangler11ywz_outseam

outseam

It is sewn with a double-stitched wrap-over stitch. The hem is single stitched, with white thread on the back.
Wrangler11ywz_fabric

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