{"product_id":"polo-ralph-lauren-southwestern-serape-sample-shirt-usa-15-5-34-1970-s-grail","title":"Polo Ralph Lauren Southwestern Serape Sample Shirt USA 15.5\/34 1970’s Grail","description":"An extraordinary opportunity to own one of the rarest 1970s Polo by Ralph Lauren pieces you'll likely ever encounter. This authentic 1970s Polo Ralph Lauren Southwestern Serape Sample Button Down Shirt is an exceptional early production example, featuring the bold multicolor woven stripe pattern that helped define Ralph Lauren's iconic Southwestern aesthetic. Even more desirable, this shirt was Made in USA, representing the craftsmanship and quality of Polo's earliest years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat truly elevates this piece is its documented factory sample status. The shirt retains multiple original development markings, including the factory sample stamp with the RN number on the lower front as well as handwritten factory notations inside the collar, providing a fascinating glimpse into Ralph Lauren's product development process before retail production. These original sample identifiers are rarely found intact and make this shirt a remarkable piece of Ralph Lauren history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly Polo by Ralph Lauren garments from the 1970s have become increasingly difficult to find, especially examples that remain in such exceptional condition. Combined with its documented sample markings, Made in USA construction, and iconic Southwestern serape design, this is a true grail-level collector's piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDETAILS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Brand: Polo by Ralph Lauren\u003cbr\u003e * Original 1970s Vintage\u003cbr\u003e * Factory Sample Shirt\u003cbr\u003e * Made in USA\u003cbr\u003e * Southwestern \/ Serape Stripe Pattern\u003cbr\u003e * Long Sleeve Button Down\u003cbr\u003e * Spread Collar\u003cbr\u003e * Button Front Closure\u003cbr\u003e * Factory Sample Stamp with RN Number on Lower Front \u0026amp; Size\u003cbr\u003e * Original Handwritten Factory Notations Inside Collar\u003cbr\u003e * Size: 15 1\/2 \/ 34\u003cbr\u003e * Multicolor (Red \/ Blue \/ White \/ Yellow)\u003cbr\u003e * Extremely Rare Early Ralph Lauren Sample\u003cbr\u003e * Authentic Vintage Collector's Piece\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncredible vintage condition with outstanding color retention, crisp fabric, and excellent overall preservation. The original factory sample stamp with RN number on the lower front and handwritten collar notations remain present, documenting the shirt's unique development history. These markings are original to the garment and further authenticate its rarity as a Ralph Lauren sample piece. Please review all photographs carefully for complete condition details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTREASURE HUNTER'S NOTE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of those Polo Ralph Lauren pieces that serious collectors dream about finding. Dating to the 1970s and Made in USA, it represents the brand's earliest era—long before Ralph Lauren became a global fashion icon. Authentic factory sample garments from this period almost never surface, and examples retaining their original sample stamp, RN markings, and handwritten production notes are exceptionally scarce. Add in the vibrant Southwestern serape pattern, remarkable condition, and unmistakable early Polo styling, and you have a museum-worthy garment that belongs among the finest vintage Ralph Lauren collections. Opportunities to acquire an original 1970s Polo Ralph Lauren sample of this caliber are incredibly rare.","brand":"Polo Ralph Lauren","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53849945407782,"sku":"S","price":524.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/0691\/4854\/files\/0f3b5094-fbe6-4ea6-9a64-51112deb77fe.jpg?v=1789050465","url":"https:\/\/ehtreasures.com\/es\/products\/polo-ralph-lauren-southwestern-serape-sample-shirt-usa-15-5-34-1970-s-grail","provider":"EH Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}