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A true collector-level Levi’s artifact and a genuine mystery piece. This vintage Levi’s 501 features two ultra-rare anomalies: a Blank Red Tab (no Levi's text, just the 'R' register trademark), and a Single R on the selvedge itself — a true archival anomaly. The factory code #6 is also highly sought after. This pair is beautifully distressed with a perfect patina that only decades of genuine wear can produce. The color is perfectly faded ("belel genah di deleu"). Crafted from premium selvedge denim, this pair represents true vintage authenticity. Not a reproduction. An original archival Levi’s with a unique story. Offered from a Grailed Global Top 0.1% Seller, curated for serious denim collectors, archivists, and institutions — not casual buyers. The definitive phantom of American denim heritage. These original vintage Levi's 501 Selvedge "Redline" jeans are an ultra-rare archival specimen, distinguished by the elusive "Blank R" red tab—a high-value manufacturing anomaly produced to maintain trademark integrity. Verified by the legendary "#6" button stamp, these were crafted at the historic El Paso, Texas facility, representing the peak of 20th-century American indigo craftsmanship. Finding a verified "Blank R" specimen from the #6 factory in this state of honest "Wabi-Sabi" distressing is a statistical anomaly. The garment features a profound, natural patina with atmospheric oil-stain character and authentic field-wear that certifies its decades-long journey through American labor history. This is a museum-grade investment piece for high-net-worth denim curators and global archival fashion historians. ⸻ HISTORY & RELATED INFLUENCE The "Blank R" Tab and #6 Factory stamp are the institutional hallmarks of the most coveted denim era. This garment is the true guardian of the lineage that connects: • THE EL PASO HERITAGE (#6): One of the most prestigious U.S. manufacturing hubs, known for superior textile density and authentic redline construction. • THE BLANK TAB ANOMALY: A legal and manufacturing rarity where only 10% of production featured the lone "R" to protect the brand's global trademark. • REDLINE SELVEDGE: The structural DNA of premium denim, representing the narrow-loom heritage of the late 70s to early 80s era. • WABI-SABI AESTHETIC: A structural bridge between rugged workwear utility and the refined, distressed silhouette favored by high-fashion archival stylists. ⸻ DETAILS ERA: Verified Archival Vintage (Late 70s/Early 80s Transition) Identity: Levi's 501 (El Paso Factory / Button #6) Special Feature: Authentic "Blank R" Registered Red Tab Construction: 100% Heavyweight Selvedge Denim (Redline ID) Vibe: Industrial Archive / Distressed Americana / Museum Quality ⸻ MEASUREMENTS (Flat Lay) Tag Size: 33 x 34 Waist: 32 inches Inseam: 31 inches Outseam: 41 inches Front Rise: inches Knee: inches Leg Opening: inches ⸻ CONDITION Museum-Grade "Wabi-Sabi" state. The denim maintains its original structural integrity with zero dry rot. Features a high-character, atmospheric vintage fade with authentic "honest" distressing, including localized staining and edge-wear that certify its 40-year provenance. The red selvedge line remains visible, and the original leather-like patch is partially intact. A raw, honest relic of American indigo history. ⸻ SHIPPING WORLDWIDE SHIPPING VIA DHL EXPRESS. Fast, secured, and fully tracked international delivery. Dispatched from the WaroengKartini45 global ecosystem. Estimated arrival: 3-7 business days worldwide. ⸻ THE WAROENGKARTINI45_ STANDARD Operating as a Global Top 0.1% Seller with a consolidated network of over 800+ total transactions. We are the institutional authority for verified vintage archives and high-value cultural artifacts. ⸻ AUTHENTICITY NOTE Guaranteed authentic vintage. Verified through "#6" shank button embossing, original Blank R red tab, signature redline selvedge, and period-correct El Paso interior factory coding. ⸻ High-Net-Worth Denim Curators & Historians Global Indigo & Americana Museums Elite Archival Levi's Collectors Creative Directors & High-Fashion Heritage Stylists ⸻ Rare "Blank R" trademark protection tab Verified El Paso #6 Factory provenance Natural "Wabi-Sabi" distressed indigo patina High-value investment asset with massive capital appreciation potential
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