Postal Service Unveils Aloha Shirt Stamps
POSTED: 3:16 pm HST January 19, 2012
UPDATED: 3:53 pm HST January 19, 2012
HONOLULU -- The U.S. Postal Service commemorated Hawaii's iconic Aloha shirts by issuing a set of Aloha Shirts postcard stamps Thursday.The stamps were unveiled and officially dedicated by Gov. Neil Abercrombie.Two of the five classic shirts depicted in the stamp art showcase surfers and their boards; one shows fossil fish, shells and sea stars; another shows a bird of paradise flower; and one shows Kilauea volcano.Manufacturer Alfred Shaheen created four of the shirts depicted on the stamps. The red aloha shirt with surfers and a large wave was manufactured by Malihini.Art director Carl Herrman designed these stamps using photos by Ric Noyle.You can see the Aloha Shirts stamps set at this link.
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