The reason most jeans have a small pocket within the large pocket is because during the California Gold Rush in the 1800's, miners needed a place to store their pocket watch, a technology which became ubiquitous during the 1870's. The reason jackets often have straps on the shoulders is because in the 18th century, military soldiers would display the prowess of their rank by attaching what's referred to as an "epaulette" to their shoulders, secured by a small loop referred to as a "passant". Epa...
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