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New Men's Turquoise Iolani Sportswear Hawaiian Footprint Surf Shirt - S, 1950s
New Men's Turquoise Iolani Sportswear Hawaiian Footprint Surf Shirt - S, 1950s

New Men's Turquoise Iolani Sportswear Hawaiian Footprint Surf Shirt - S, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Long before the Tiki craze hit its American peak in the 1960s, Hawaiiana had already stormed the closets of suburbia thanks to the souvenirs brought back by servicemen stationed in H...

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1950s American Surfing Clothing

1950s Vintage Surf and Shore Hawaiian Silk Screen Print Dress with Bell Sleeves
1950s Vintage Surf and Shore Hawaiian Silk Screen Print Dress with Bell Sleeves

1950s Vintage Surf and Shore Hawaiian Silk Screen Print Dress with Bell Sleeves

Located in Sparks, NV

Rare 1950s Hawaiian dress made by Surf and Shore in Honolulu. Mouth watering vintage hand pulled screen printed fabric in orange, white and metallic gold. Dramatic flared bell sleeve...

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1950s American Kaftans

1950s Alfred Shaheen Surf n’ Sand Hand Printed Vintage Blue Cotton 50s Dress
1950s Alfred Shaheen Surf n’ Sand Hand Printed Vintage Blue Cotton 50s Dress

1950s Alfred Shaheen Surf n’ Sand Hand Printed Vintage Blue Cotton 50s Dress

By Alfred Shaheen

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic and super rare 1950s ALFRED SHAHEEN Surf n’ Sand hand printed cotton fit and flare dress! Features Aloha Hawaii prints in beautiful hues of blues throughout. POCKETS at each sid...

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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

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Surf Line Hawaii vintage shirt for men Gauguin print
Surf Line Hawaii vintage shirt for men Gauguin print

Surf Line Hawaii vintage shirt for men Gauguin print

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Surf Line Hawaii for Libery House 70s mens shirt. Polyester with the look and feel of raw silk. Excellent condition. Gauguin novelty print of Polynesian women. 41 inches armp...

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1970s American Shirts

New Men's Pacific Sportswear Yellow Hawaiian Watercolor Crane Shirt – M-L, 1950s
New Men's Pacific Sportswear Yellow Hawaiian Watercolor Crane Shirt – M-L, 1950s

New Men's Pacific Sportswear Yellow Hawaiian Watercolor Crane Shirt – M-L, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Long before the tiki craze hit its peak in the 1960s, Hawaiiana had already stormed the closets of suburbia. Thanks to the souvenirs brought back by servicemen stationed in Hawaii an...

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1950s American Surfing Clothing

Surf 'n Sand 1940s
Surf 'n Sand 1940s

Surf 'n Sand 1940s

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine and rare vintage Surf 'n Sand 2pc. cocktail ensemble. Crisp Rayon print (green background) items include a halter faux wrap dress and matching bolero jacket. Dress features a ...

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1940s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

1950s SURF 'N SAND Hawaiian Cocktail Halter Dress
1950s SURF 'N SAND Hawaiian Cocktail Halter Dress

1950s SURF 'N SAND Hawaiian Cocktail Halter Dress

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine & rare vintage Surf 'n Sand Hawaiian cocktail halter dress. Authentic 1950s item made in Hawaii. Outstanding & vibrant print red/white) item zips up back with button shoulder/ne...

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1950s Cocktail Dresses

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