SS39019 / SUNSURF RAYON HAWAIIAN SHIRT "SWALLOWS FLY AROUND" ALOHA SHIRT

SS39019 / SUNSURF RAYON HAWAIIAN SHIRT "SWALLOWS FLY AROUND" ALOHA SHIRT
Hale Niu" was a store that opened on Kapahulu Avenue in Waikiki in the late 1940s. The rapid increase in demand for aloha shirts due to the growing number of tourists led to the expansion of the business, which later grew to include three branches. At the same time, bowling became popular as a pastime for U.S. military personnel stationed on Oahu. At the same time, bowling became popular as a pastime for U.S. soldiers stationed on Oahu, and the company began producing bowling shirts. The work depicts a scene of swallows flying amidst a delicately painted flower field, using as many as 13 colors to create a gorgeous and lively scene. This is a rare and valuable piece designed and printed in Kyoto at that time.

Title: "SWALLOWS FLY AROUND
Vintage: HALE NIU
Date: Late 1940s
Material: rayon wall crepe
Print: Overprint
Design pattern: Oriental design

Size Shoulder width Body width Length Sleeve length
S 45.5cm approx. 55.0cm approx. 64.0cm approx. 22.5cm approx.
M 49.5cm approx. 59.5cm approx. 68.5cm approx. 24.0cm approx.
L 52.5cm approx. 61.5cm approx. 71.5cm approx. 25.0cm approx.
XL 56.5cm around 64.5cm around 73.5cm around 26.0cm around
XXL 58.5cm approx. 67.5cm approx. 75.5cm approx. 27.5cm approx.