05/12/2026
RARE 1950-1955 Wrangler Blue Bell Denim Jeans
Made in the USA
*STYLED BY THE FAMOUS RODEO BEN*
Actual Measured Men’s / Unisex Size: 35 x 31
(Tagged Size: 38x32)
Color: Baby Blue
Material: 100% Cotton - 8oz Denim
Waist: 17.5” flat
Hips: 22” flat
Rise: 12”
Inseam: 31”
Leg Opening: 8”
Upper Thigh: 12” flat
Decade: Early 1950’s
Style: Cowboy Cut
Brand: Wrangler Blue Bell
Sanforized (pre-shrunk)
Hidden Selvedge Denim
Silver Metal Exposed Rivets
Woven Label
High Rise
Gripper Zipper Brasa Zip Fly
Straight Leg
5-Pocket Styling w/ high coin pocket
White Contrast Stitching
Excellent vintage condition. No rips, holes, stains or signs of wear. These look like they were worn less than a handful of times.
MORE INFO:
Early 1950s Wrangler Blue Bell men’s jeans are iconic, highly sought-after collector’s items that define early Western wear. They are known for their high-quality, heavy-weight denim and specific, early labeling.
Label/Identification: Look for the “Blue Bell” label (often with a “tilted” or diagonal bell logo) on the inside waistband or back pocket, as Wrangler was owned by Blue Bell during this period.
Key Features: Early 1950s models often featured a Gripper zipper or Talon zipper (pre-1950s frequently used button flies, early-to-mid 50s shifted to quality zips) and “W” stitching on the back pockets.
