RAREST 40s VINTAGE HANDPAINTED KAWAIHAU HAWAIIAN SHIRT Full Back Panel ~ Stunning Bombshell Hula Girl ~ LARGE Start Price USD 5,500.00 Current Price USD 5,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, July 02, 2008 End Time Monday, July 07, 2008 Location Portland, Oregon See more about 'RAREST 40s VINTAGE HANDPAINTED KAWAIHAU HAWAIIAN SHIRT' Description kissyfitvintage store RAREST 40s VINTAGE HANDPAINTED KAWAIHAU HAWAIIAN SHIRT Truly the rarest 1940's vintage original handpainted "KAWAIHAU of HAWAII" brand in a mens size large.  The colors remain bright and vibrant and she has a unusually beautiful, well-executed face and expression.  The shirt is in overall good and clean condition and features all the original coconut buttons.  There is a small light yellow spot (approx. 1.5") on the top of the wearer's left shoulder.  I don't know the origin of the spot and I haven't tried anything to clean it.  I feel that should be left up to a competent vintage clothing restorer. There are a few pinhole breaks in the thread.  They are best illustrated by the picture where I am pointing toward them using a standard seamstress pin. There is also some very light spotting on the upper portion of the pocket. The stains mentioned are very light and difficult to detect without the extra bright S.A.D. lighting and the flash mode that I use for photographing ebay items.  Lastly, there is absolutely no underarm discoloration. The chest (underarm to underarm) measures 46" and the length (measured from top of shoulder to bottom front) is 27".   A similar shirt sold last monthhere on ebay.  You can check it out by copying and pasting this item number (  260245556066 ) into the search bar and checking the completed items box.  This will be the last time it is offered for sale.  Thank you all for the keen interest in this ultra rare Hawaiian shirt!This is a USA auction only, no international bidders please. We welcome any questions you may have. This is paypal only auction. I do not prefer e-checks any longer, due to bidders not understanding it takes 10 days simply for their e-check to be cleared before I can safely ship. Paypal Payment is due within three (3) days of auction's end. By bidding on this item you are aware of and have agreed to these terms. This is a USA auction only.All items are shipped with Priority Mail unless you email and ask otherwise. I am not responsible for any packages lost/stolen/damaged by the USPS, as insurance is optional to you. Higher end items I sell require insurance and delivery tracking with signature. I pack items very carefully and take time to ensure you'll receive your package in whole. All auctions are shipped out within a week (7 days) after payment, because I only do shipping once a week. This is a paypal only auction. I do not prefer e-checks. If you have ten or less feedback, you must email me first and try to touch base about it. All my items sold are sold AS-IS, as I don't provide refunds. I do not provide refunds for size problems as I always give measurements and it is up to you as the buyer to be prudent in your purchases and read my accurate measurements. You should NEVER go on tag size alone, each company has different sizes and labeling. Also, please know what you're buying when you bid on vintage. These items are not all mint unless noted in my auction as such, but always in good vintage condition. They have traveled far and wide and could have been in storage prior. Place a Bid!