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1940's Blue Hawaiian Print Rayon Hostess Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bold periwinkle blue, black and white rayon 1940's hostess gown printed with Hawaiian ethnographic
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1940s American Caftans

Surreal Full Moon Hawaii Cliff House Nocturnal Hawaiian 1940s Landscape
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
Surreal Full Moon Hawaii Cliff House Nocturnal Hawaiian 1940s Landscape Symbolic and surreal mid
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1940s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

'Mokihana (Hawaii)' — 1940s Polynesian Portrait
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
John Melville Kelly, 'Mokihana (Hawaii)', drypoint, 1946. Signed, titled, and annotated 'No 5' in
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1940s American Modern Nude Prints

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Drypoint

Kanani (Hawaii)— 1940s Polynesian Portrait
By John Melville Kelly 1
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
John Melville Kelly, 'Kanani (Hawaii)', drypoint, 1946. Signed, titled and annotated 'No 36' in
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1940s American Modern Nude Prints

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Drypoint

1940S Cream & Orange Silk Blend Hawaiian Print Shirt Made In Hawaii
Located in New York, NY
1940S Cream & Orange Silk Blend Hawaiian Print Shirt Made In Hawaii
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1940s Blouses and Tops

1940s Surrealistic Environmental Apocalypse Still Life Hawaiian Surrealism
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
1940s Surrealistic Environmental Apocalypse Still Life Hawaiian Surrealism Symbolic still life of
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1940s Symbolist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Linen

1940S Kramers Red Light Weight Rayon Hawaiian Shirt
Located in New York, NY
1940S Kramers Red Light Weight Rayon Hawaiian Shirt
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1940s T-Shirts

1940S Red & Burgundy Hawaiian Cotton Leaf Print Shirt
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red & Burgundy Hawaiian Cotton Leaf Print Shirt
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1940s Blouses and Tops

1940S GRAFF Black Rayon American Airlines Hawaiian Print Shirt
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
1940S GRAFF Black Rayon American Airlines Hawaiian Print Shirt
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1940s T-Shirts

1940S Sandy Mac Donald Burgundy Floral Rayon Hawaiian Shirt
Located in New York, NY
1940S Sandy Mac Donald Burgundy Floral Rayon Hawaiian Shirt
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1940s T-Shirts

1940S Green & Orange Cotton Silk Hawaiian Printed Dress Bolero Ensemble
Located in New York, NY
1940S Green & Orange Cotton Silk Hawaiian Printed Dress Bolero Ensemble
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1940s Dress and Coat Ensembles

1940S Emerald Green Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print Top With Chinese Collar
Located in New York, NY
1940S Emerald Green Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print Top With Chinese Collar
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1940s Blouses and Tops

1940S Campus Off White Tropical Rayon & Silk Bamboo Pineapple Hawaiian Shirt
Located in New York, NY
1940S Campus Off White Tropical Rayon & Silk Bamboo Pineapple Hawaiian Shirt
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1940s T-Shirts

MORPHEW COLLECTION Green Multicolored Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
COLLECTION Green Multicolored Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Hawaiian Tropical Print Nehru Collar Rayon Blouse With Side Pockets, 1940s
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1940s Wakiki Fashion Hawaiian tropical hibiscus print on slate gray background makes this
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1940s American Blouses

1940S Orange, Brown & Green Tropical Cotton Twill Men's Hawaiian Surfer Fish Pri
Located in New York, NY
1940S Orange, Brown & Green Tropical Cotton Twill Men's Hawaiian Surfer Fish Print Swim Shorts
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1940s Coats

MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & Red Floral Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print S
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
COLLECTION Blue & Red Floral Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Destiny's Path, Hawaii - Surreal Mid Century Hawaiian Figurative Abstract
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
Destiny's Path, Hawaii - Surreal Mid Century Hawaiian Figurative Abstract Symbolistic and romantic
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1940s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

1940S Navy Blue Cold Rayon Made In Hawaii Tropical Island Aloha WW2 Print Shirt
Located in New York, NY
original coconut buttons. 1940S Navy Blue Cold Rayon Made In Hawaii Tropical Island Aloha WW2 Print Shirt
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1940s Blouses and Tops

Hawaii "The Journey - Anti-matter" - Mid Century Abstract Hawaiian Mythology
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
Hawaii "The Journey - Anti-matter" - Mid Century Abstract Hawaiian Mythology Symbolistic and
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1940s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Walter Lamb Hawaiian Cafe Tables, circa 1945
By Walter Lamb
Located in Camden, ME
Early example of Walter Lamb manufactured in Hawaii prior to Walter moving back to California in
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Bronze

Three Angels - Mid Century Hawaiian Symbolist Figurative Painting
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
Symbolic Hawaiian nocturnal figurative of whispy angel figures with mountains and bridge by
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1940s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Family Heart - Mid Century Hawaiian Symbolist Figurative Abstract
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
(American; 1906-1947), circa 1940-45. Marguerite and her husband Frank Blasingame were two of five artists
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1940s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Hawaiian Symbolism Flowering Tree and Acolytes Symbolism Landscape
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
Hawaiian Symbolism Flowering Tree and Acolytes Symbolism Landscape Symbolic landscape with four
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1940s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

John Melville Kelly Original Etching, Hawaiian Subject
By John Melville Kelly
Located in Phoenix, AZ
John Melville Kelly drypoint - Hawaiian female subject circa 1930s - 1940s. Signed lower right in
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Mid-20th Century Prints

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Paper

Oil Landscape of Hawaiian Garden
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
had many latin influences such as Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco. In the 1940s he spent his
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ming's Hawaii White Jade and Hawaiian Quilt Design 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Honolulu, HI
Wook Moon established Ming's in 1940, expanding to Hawaii, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Houston, Ft
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Link Bracelets

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Jade, 14k Gold

Early Signed Jack Lord Oil Painting / Tile / Wood Frame, USA, c. 1940's
Located in Deland, FL
actor and artist who is perhaps best known for his roles in Hawaii Five-0 and as the first actor to
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paint

Oil Landscape of Hawaiian Forest Interior
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
had many latin influences such as Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco. In the 1940s he spent his
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Mid-19th Century Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Billy Seay Airbrush Cockatoo and Hibiscus Hawaiian Art for Turner
By Bill Seay
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, circa 1948, in the original white painted frame. A great example of the post-WWII Hawaiian and tropical
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Vintage 1940s North American Paintings

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Matson Lines Cruise Hawaii Honolulu Surfer Beach
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster - Matson Lines Hawaii - featuring a colourful image of a smiling
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Vintage 1940s American Posters

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Paper

Surrealist Nocturnal Hawaiian Figurative Landscape w. Blue Skirted Woman & Moon
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
Surrealist Nocturnal Hawaiian Figurative Landscape w. Blue Skirted Woman & Moon by Marguerite Louis
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1940s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Mid Century Surrealist Nocturnal Tide Hawaiian Islands God Symbolism Landscape
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Surrealist Nocturnal Tide Hawaiian Islands God Symbolism Landscape Symbolic nocturnal
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1940s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Linen

Kumulipo, Source of Life - Mid Century Modern Surrealist Hawaiian Visionary Art
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
(American; 1906-1947), circa 1940-45. Marguerite and her husband Frank Blasingame were two of five artists
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1940s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Ming's Hawaii Longevity Cufflinks in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
established Ming's in 1940, expanding to Hawaii, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Houston, Ft. Lauderdale, and
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Cufflinks

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ming's Hawaii 3D Rose Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gram Weight: 10.20 Grams. ABOUT MING'S JEWELRY HAWAII Wook Moon established Ming's in 1940, expanding
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings

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14k Gold

Life is But A Dream - Mid Century Hawaii Surreal Abstract Landscape with Boat
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
Life is But A Dream - Mid Century Hawaii Surreal Abstract Landscape with Boat Symbolic mid century
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1940s Surrealist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Linen

"Tropical Fish, " Brilliant Art Deco Undersea Painting, Hawaii, 1942
By Robert O. Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The American public was fascinated with all things exotic in the 1930s and 1940s, including aquatic
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

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Watercolor

Road Less Traveled Hawaii Surrealist Mid Century Figurative Abstract Landscape
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
Road Less Traveled Hawaii Surrealist Mid Century Figurative Abstract Landscape Symbolistic and
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1940s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Linen

1940s Symbolist Figurative -- Her Holy Visions
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
1940-45. Marguerite and her husband Frank Blasingame were two of five artists in Hawaii during the
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1940s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ming's Hawaii Button Enhancers In 14K Yellow Gold, Set of 3
Located in Honolulu, HI
: 3.3 Grams. ABOUT MING'S JEWELRY HAWAII Wook Moon established Ming's in 1940, expanding to Hawaii
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21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

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Yellow Gold

'Pacific Sunset', Very Large Oil, Huntington Beach Art League, Maui, Hawaii
By H. Evan Sanders
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Beach Art League. During the 1980's, he painted extensively in Hawaii and maintained a gallery on the
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1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

1940s Yorkshire, England Landscape of Whitby Abbey Ruins
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
Blasingame (American; 1906-1947), circa 1940-45. Whitby Abbey was a 7th-century Christian monastery that
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1940s Symbolist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage Coconut Belt Buckle & Button Set
Located in Seguin, TX
, polished on front, smooth matte finish on back. Made in Hawaii circa 1940s, buckle is 2.5" x 2.25", buttons
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Vintage 1940s Hawaiian Anglo-Japanese Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Coconut

Vintage Coconut Belt Buckle & Button Set
Vintage Coconut Belt Buckle & Button Set
H 2.5 in W 2.25 in D 0.5 in
MORPHEW COLLECTION Black Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Sagittarius Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from Up-cycled vintage 1940s cold rayon. Each Morphew Collection Sagittarius is a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Black & Yellow Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Sagittarius Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from Up-cycled vintage 1940s cold rayon. Each Morphew Collection Sagittarius is a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

1940S Brentwood Emerald Green Floral Print Cotton Mother Of Pearl Buttons Hawai
Located in New York, NY
1940S Brentwood Emerald Green Floral Print Cotton Mother Of Pearl Buttons Hawaiian Shirt
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1940s T-Shirts

Morphew Collection Blue & Red Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Print Sagittariu
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from Up-cycled vintage 1940s cold rayon. Each Morphew Collection Sagittarius is a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Morphew Collection Black & Pink Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Sagittarius Dr
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from Up-cycled vintage 1940s cold rayon. Each Morphew Collection Sagittarius is a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Teal Blue Yellow Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Patchwork Sagitta
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from Up-cycled vintage 1940s cold rayon. Each Morphew Collection Sagittarius is a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Master Morphew Collection Blue, Yellow & Pink Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Sagitta
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from Up-cycled vintage 1940s cold rayon. Each Morphew Collection Sagittarius is a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Master Morphew Collection Blue, Pink & Green Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Sagittar
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from Up-cycled vintage 1940s cold rayon. Each Morphew Collection Sagittarius is a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Purple & Blue Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Flower Design Sagitt
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from Up-cycled vintage 1940s cold rayon. Each Morphew Collection Sagittarius is a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Morphew Collection White, Black & Red Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Print Sa
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from Up-cycled vintage 1940s cold rayon. Each Morphew Collection Sagittarius is a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Morphew Collection Pink, Navy & Light Blue Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Sag
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from Up-cycled vintage 1940s cold rayon. Each Morphew Collection Sagittarius is a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Navy And Red Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon White Flowers Sagitt
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from Up-cycled vintage 1940s cold rayon. Each Morphew Collection Sagittarius is a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Diamond Yellow Gold Passe-Partout Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
& Arpels posy clips or those from the Hawaii florals. In addition, this distinctive design is said to have
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Vintage 1940s American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vermeil Carved Moss-in-Snow Jade Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Ming's". Ming’s opened in Hawaii in the 1940’s by Wook Moon, retail stores were also in San Fransisco
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Jade, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vermeil Carved Moss-in-Snow Jade Brooch/Pin
Vermeil Carved Moss-in-Snow Jade Brooch/Pin
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H 1.31 in W 1.58 in
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Tubogas Passe-Partout Constellation Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
altogether. Typically the style was complete with Van Cleef & Arpels posy clips or those from the Hawaii
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Vintage 1940s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Spring Wahine - Mid Century Modern Figurative Abstract
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
leis to Hawaiian Island Earth Spirit by Marguerite Louis Blasingame (American, 1906-1947). Signed
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1940s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

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  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A well-known type of Hawaiian dress is called a muumuu. A muumuu is a loose dress of Hawaiian origin that hangs from the shoulder. The fabric drapes around your body, like you're wearing an oversized shirt or robe that has a wealth of folds in the material. Shop a collection of vintage and designer Hawaiian dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Ancient Hawaiian art is called na hana noeau. The phrase means "wise and skillful works" and refers to the fact that early Hawaiian artists produced pieces that were functional as well as visually appealing. Shop a range of Hawaiian art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Traditional Hawaiian clothing is the term for garments, jewelry and accessories that have a long history dating back to the Indigenous people of the Hawaiian Islands. Due to the climate, Hawaiian traditional clothing tends to be simple. Men typically wear a malo or loincloth, while women wear a pa'u skirt or a kīkepa dress. Both men and women may sport a rectangular shawl called a kihei. Shop a diverse assortment of traditional clothing on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Hawaii, Hawaiian shirts are referred to as ‘Aloha shirts’. It is said the Aloha shirt first became popular in the 1920s and 1930s, when local Japanese women would adapt kimono fabric to make men’s shirts. You’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary Hawaiian shirts from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Yes, Hawaiians wear wedding rings. However, the tradition of exchanging rings doesn't date back as far for Indigenous Hawaiians as it does for other people, as it wasn't until after World War II that the practice became common. Like many other Americans, Hawaiians typically wear their wedding bands on the ring fingers of their left hands. Find a diverse assortment of wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Early Hawaiians made a variety of art. Woodworking, weaving, bark cloth making and feather work were among the most commonly practiced art forms. Shop a variety of Hawaiian art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.