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[Blue palaka shirt, Waipahu, Hawaii]
[Blue palaka shirt, Waipahu, Hawaii]
[Blue palaka shirt, Waipahu, Hawaii]

[Blue palaka shirt, Waipahu, Hawaii]

Maker (1921 -)
Date1900-1960
Mediumcotton
DimensionsL: 22 in, W: 21 in
ClassificationsGeneral Collection
Credit LineGift of Barbara Kawakami
Object number2004.1.18
Description1 shirt : cotton ; 22 x 21 in.;Blue men's heavy cotton cloth shirt with plaid pattern (palaka). One patch pocket on proper left front panel. Long sleeve with one button closure at both cuffs, five dark buttons down proper right side of front panel. Band around bottom edge textile machine sewn with same plaid pattern.

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