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Here we have a very historic Hawaiian shirt and the rare matching dress depicting the moment when Christian missionaries landed in Hawaii.
Here’s some history -
“In the dawn hours of January 18, 1778, on his third expedition, British explorer Captain James Cook on the HMS Resolution and Captain Charles Clerke of the HMS Discovery first sighted what Cook named the Sandwich Islands (that were later named the Hawaiian Islands.) Hawaiian lives changed with sudden and lasting impact, when western contact changed the course of history for Hawai‘i.
Forty years after Cook’s death, the Pioneer Company of American Protestant missionaries (American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM)) set sail on the Thaddeus for the Sandwich Islands (on October 23, 1819.) After 160 days at sea, on March 30, 1820, the Pioneer Company first sighted and landed at Kawaihae on the Island of Hawai'i.
There were seven American couples sent by the ABCFM to convert the Hawaiians to Christianity in this first company. Missionaries arrived first at Kailua-Kona on April 4, 1820; they then went to Honolulu and arrived there on April 14, 1820.
Captain Cook estimated the population at 400,000 in 1778. When Vancouver, who had been with Cook, returned in 1792, he was shocked at the evidences of depopulation, and when the missionaries arrived in 1820, the population did not exceed 150,000.”
Both labels read "HAWAIIAN CASUALS STAN HICKS MADE IN HONOLULU".
I would date them to the early to mid 1960's.
These shirt and dress combos were very popular during that decade, and were marketed as "honeymoon sets"!
This shirt and dress are 100% polished cotton - very soft and perfectly worn in!
The fabric has a bright yellow field background depicting the Pacific ocean flowing into the harbor of Kailua-Kona, Honolulu, or Kawaihae.
Probably Honolulu because there is a mountain that looks like Diamond Head in the background.
Let’s just say its an artistic conglomeration of events that occurred in Hawaiian history.
Floating on the sea are American galleons - the Thaddeus, with other boats, and catamarans, which are filled with native rowers and greeters.
Along the bottom of the shirt, the print features the Hawaiian Alii royalty and the native entourage welcoming the Haole missionaries.
The colors are multiple shades of yellows, browns, and gold.
A very historic and unique shirt with matching dress.
The shirt features spread collar, neck loop, two double pleats on the back, one matching left chest pocket, vertical button holes with King Kamehameha brass buttons.
Make sure to check your measurements.
Shirt measures:
Shoulder to shoulder: 18”
Shoulder to end of sleeve: 9 1/2”
Top of collar to hem: 29 1/2”
Underarm to underarm: 22” x 2 = 44" chest
I would consider the shirt a medium.
The dress is the exact same brushed soft cotton material and stunning pattern as the shirt.
The dress, which I believe is called a sheath style, features a round open collar, and is sleeveless.
There is a zipper in the center back with a small metal hook at the top, but the other side where it should attach has broken off and will need to be replaced.
There are open slits on each of the two bottom side seams that are 6" long and feature a gold fabric Chinese style button closure at the top and the inside features a gold fabric lining that is very stylish and unique.
There are two darts on the chest for the bust.
Since there is no size label, so I did my best to provide some measurements so you can determine if it will fit you.
Please understand my male ignorance and ask me any more questions you may have so you have a full picture of the garment's size.
Here are the dress measurements that I took.
Shoulder to shoulder - 16" across
Underarm to underarm - 21" x 2 = 42" chest/bust?
Top of back collar to bottom hem = 35" - which I would imagine would be to the knee depending on how tall you are.
Neck opening - across 9"
Arm opening - 7" top to bottom and 5" across at widest point
Hem width - 21" x 2 = 42"
Both are perfectly worn in with this beautiful very soft buttery fabric.
A very cool, unique and unusual shirt and dress!
They would make a stunning impression at any tropical gathering, tiki party or theme wedding.
I will accept returns if they do not fit, but buyer will have to pay return shipping costs.
Ebay pay or Paypal only.
Continental US only.
Any questions?
Feel free to ask.
Enjoy!
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