19th-century Levi's jeans auctioned in New Mexico for over $87,000
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A vintage and worn-out pair of Levi's jeans from the 1880s was recently sold at an auction in a small town in New Mexico, USA for over a whopping $87,000 (Rs. 71,58,494 approx). The ancient garment was discovered in an abandoned gold mine by denim archaeologist Michael Harris. They were purchased by 23-year-old Kyle Hautner, and Zip Stevenson, a vintage denim market veteran.