RPPC c1930s Hula Dancers Hawaii Karl Lewis Hand Colored H-165 Postcard Small bit of edge and corner wear from storage. Subject: A rare and high-quality antique Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) featuring five Hawaiian performers—three kneeling hula dancers and two musicians—produced by the celebrated photographer Karl Lewis. Front Details: This exquisite hand-colored photograph is a companion to the previous view (H-166) and captures a formal outdoor performance in a tropical garden. The Performers: Three young women are posed kneeling in the foreground, wearing traditional green ti-leaf or grass skirts and vibrant floral-patterned tops. They are holding feathered 'uli 'uli (rattle gourds) used in traditional hula. The Musicians: In the background, a woman on the left plays a guitar while dressed in a yellow holoku, and a woman in the center plays a ukulele while wearing a bright blue floral muumuu. Coloring: The hand-tinting is exceptionally detailed, with vivid greens in the foliage and lush, warm tones in the floral accents and attire. Captions & Logos: The bottom-left is professionally captioned: "H - 165 Hula Dancers, Hawaii". The bottom-right corner features the distinctive circular "KH" logo of the Karl Lewis Studio. Condition Report: This postcard is in Excellent (EX) vintage condition. Front: The image is crisp with remarkably vibrant colors. There is no significant silvering, fading, or foxing. The surface remains clean and glossy. Edges/Corners: The corners are sharp with negligible rounding; the edges are straight and clean. Era: Mid-20th Century (circa 1935–1945). Karl Lewis was one of the most prolific and artistic photographers of the Pacific during the Territorial Era. His work is known for its superior composition and the high-quality hand-coloring that was often done by skilled artists in his studio. This "H" series (Hawaii) is among his most desirable work for collectors. Current Status: Karl Lewis postcards are considered "high art" in the RPPC world. This card documents the idealized "Golden Age" of Hawaiian tourism and remains a premier ethnographic record of period performance attire and instruments. It is a highly collectible artifact for fans of Hawaiiana, Pacific history, and master-class photography.