Original Eugene Savage Vintage Hawaiian Shirt
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For collectors of Hawaiiana or Hawaiian shirts, this is the jewel of the crown. Having been employed with American Hawaiian Cruises for years I came to appreciate the beautiful islands, the lore as well as cruise history. When I found this shirt I was thrilled beyond belief. It is time for me to divest myself of my Hawaiian collection, which includes original menus and other smaller items. However, this shirt is my most special item. It is in EXCELLENT condition. I found it in California, obviously from a person that wore it so little or not at all because it is in pristine condition. I have carefully stored it for seventeen years in appreciation and realizing that to wear it would be wrong.Each of the buttons are attached with original thread and the button holes rimmed in green thread (used throughout the garment) show no wear as well. This is a size M as noted in the "KAMEHAMEHA - made and styled in HAWAII" label on the inner back collar. The signature statement of "Original Matson Menu Design" - by Eugene Savage is found on the inner right hand front vertical selvage. Most of you probably know the history of this shirt if you are on this site. Briefly, the artist Eugene Savage lived from 1883 - 1978. A graduate of fine art colleges and Yale, he was listed as a member of the mural guild with the WPA Federal Art Program. A contemporary
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