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1920s Levi’s Jeans Found in Historic Nevada Mine

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Topic: 1920s Levi’s Jeans Found in Historic Nevada Mine

Posted By: MahoneyMine
Subject: 1920s Levi’s Jeans Found in Historic Nevada Mine
Date Posted: 10 Sep 2025 at 12:00pm

For Sale - a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Discovered deep inside a historic hard rock mine near Virginia City, Nevada, this rare pair of Levi’s 501XX work jeans (circa 1922–1936) remained untouched for nearly a century. Still bearing hallmarks of the era — including a cinch-back buckle, riveted back pockets, leather patch remnants, and arcuate stitching — the jeans were found exactly as the miner left them, with one leg cuffed and rolled up. Their condition, wear, and even the rolled cuff tell the story of a working miner’s life underground. Fully documented on video at the moment of discovery, this pair represents not only a remarkable artifact of early Levi’s history but also a living snapshot of America’s mining heritage.

I am the person that discovered them and they are in my possession.

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Posted By: Vintagestyleresearch
Date Posted: 13 Sep 2025 at 5:41pm

Hi I’m interested and how should I contact you?