1942 Watumull's East India Store Print Advertisement Clipping - Honolulu Hawaii - World War II Era - Ready For Framing

Vintage Original 1942 Watumull's East India Store Print Advertisement Clipping - Honolulu Hawaii - World War II Era - Ready For Framing

Established In 1914 By Jhamandas Watumull, The East India Store At 1162 Fort Street Served As The Foundation For One Of Honolulu, Hawaii’s Most Influential Retail Dynasties. This 1942 Print Advertisement Highlights The Business’s Expansion Into Modern Sportswear For Men, Women, And Children During The Height Of World War II Martial Law In The Territory. By Incorporating Original Textile Designs From Local Artists Like Elsie Das, Watumull’s Transitioned From Importing Asian Silks To Pioneering The Commercial Production Of The Aloha Shirt And Authentic Hawaiian Fashion. The Documented Locations Include The Historic Watumull Building In Downtown Honolulu, The Leilani Gift Shop At 1057 Fort Street, And The Waikiki Theatre Block Branch. This Artifact Represents The Intersection Of Immigrant Entrepreneurship, The Mid-Century Growth Of The Hawaiian Garment Industry, And The Cultural Development Of Tropical Resort Wear In A Global Historical Context.

In Good Vintage Condition – Trimmed Edges, Paper Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Advertisement. Measures Approx. 3-1/2" Wide by 7-7/8" Tall.

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