1990 | White Maui Watercolour Graphic Cotton Tee - 18

Description:

Item: Crew neck short sleeve t-shirt in white with a large watercolour graphic to the chest depicting stylised figures on a beach in a loose, folk art style. Blue sky and sandy ground in broad watercolour washes, with colourful figures rendered in black outline. Signed "Maui" in green, with a printed artist signature and date to the lower right. Relaxed, boxy cut.

Era: 1990

Brand: —

Condition: Very good vintage condition, with light wear consistent with age and use.

Provenance Note: Dated 1990 on the garment itself, this t-shirt carries a graphic that sits in the tradition of Hawaiian tourist art, where local artists produced accessible, cheerful work that captured something of the spirit of the islands for visitors to take home. The watercolour beach scene here has a genuinely painterly quality, the loose figures and washed sky giving it more artistic character than a standard screen print. The fact that it carries both an artist signature and a date makes it a document as much as a garment.

Measurements:

 

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: 18                                                                                                       

Shoulders: 20"

Bust: 42"

Waist at garment: 44"

Inner sleeve: S/S

Nape to hem: 20"

Condition Notes:

Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a history, and minor signs of age, wear, or character should be expected. Any notable marks, damage, or repairs will always be clearly mentioned. This natural wear is part of what gives genuine vintage its individuality and authenticity. True vintage should not be confused with modern second-hand clothing

We photograph all garments using a professional, studio-grade imaging system designed to show colour, texture, and shape as accurately as possible. This setup was built specifically to give a true representation of each piece and avoid misleading presentation; however, we do not take photos of inside the garment. While we take great care in inspecting every piece, with true vintage it is always possible that a minor detail may be missed.

Sizing Notes:

Please compare these measurements to a similar item you already own, laid flat (rather than measuring your body). Start with the bust measurement, then check length. Vintage sizing runs small and cuts vary significantly from modern equivalents, so the measurements listed are the best guide to fit.

Our modern sizing estimates are based on bust measurements using the following sizing scale:

UK 6 (30–31")

UK 8 (32–33")

UK 10 (34–35")

UK 12 (36–37")

UK 14 (38–39")

UK 16 (40–41")

UK 18 (42–43")

UK 20 (44–45")

For jackets, knitwear, sweaters, and padded outerwear, we grade one size down to allow for structure, lining, bulk.or layering.

Buying true vintage clothing:

When buying true vintage clothing, you are buying a piece of clothing as an investment. We believe most of our true vintage items will hold or increase in value in years to come. We hope you will cherish your purchase.

Returns:

We are an independent micro business and return postage costs are the responsibility of the buyer.

For UK orders, you have 14 days from delivery to exercise your right to return, and a further 14 days to send the item back. For Europe and International orders, returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery.

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