Patti DeGroot Signature Series: A Riveting Invention: Levi Strauss and the Pants that made History

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Everybody loves them, everybody wears them: Jeans are no doubt an iconic garment and they tell the legendary story of the American West. But did you know that they were made world famous by an adventurous Bavarian Jew who combined his marvelous business sense with German ingenuity? Anette Isaacs will discuss the days of the Gold Rush and learn about Levi Strauss and his amazing life. This is a free program for Friends members. Memberships start at $40 for a full year.