Vintage official 1951 "TRANSPAC" Aloha Shirt and Matson Line Hanger


Item Number: 362

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $100

Online Close: Dec 13, 2020 5:00 PM HST

Bid History: 1 bid - Item Sold!





Description

Enjoy this vintage official 1951 "TRANSPAC" Aloha Shirt and Matson Line Hanger.


The shirt (size medium) is an Andrade exclusive and was worn by the sailors in the famous Honolulu race of the Transpacific Yacht Club. This was an offshore yacht race starting off in California and ending off Diamond Head in Hawai'i.


The wooden hanger is from the Matson Line and has the words: "Sailings Every Wednesday" and "To Hawaiian Islands."

Special Instructions

Please note: PICK UP OR SHIP. The winning bidder will be responsible for additional shipping and handling fees and Hawaii State tax (4.166%). We try our best to ship items as economically as possible. Most are shipped flat rate but larger or unusually shaped items may need to be shipped priority. Winning bidder is also responsible for postal insurance if the item's value is over $500.


As with all auctions, item is sold "as is" with no refunds available. The winning bidder will be notified via email Monday (Dec. 14) and asked for his or her preference of receiving the awarded item (pickup or ship).


Items won during Kona Historical Society's 2020 Online Auction are available for pickup from the Society's Kalukalu Headquarters in Kealakekua for 90 days from close of auction. If items are not picked up by close of business on the 90th day (March 13, 2021), items are forfeit! No refunds will be granted for forfeit items.


Due to the pandemic, all arrangements to pick up items must be made in advance with Kona Historical Society and the winning bidder must follow all safety precautions, including wearing a face mask and maintaining a distance of 6 feet or more away from Society staff.