Description
Presenting an extraordinary authentic vintage print: an original 1938 lithograph by Frank McIntosh (1901–1985), created as the menu cover for the Matson cruise line’s “HAWAII THE LUAU.” The vibrant Art Deco illustration depicts a colorful Hawaiian luau — a smiling woman in a floral lei offering a bowl, surrounded by pig, fruit, and flowers in rich reds, oranges, and blues. Printed c. 1938, before sailing, with the day’s menu printed inside for each specific voyage.
Frank McIntosh was a noted painter of tropical and South Seas subjects, and his work for Matson Line captures the golden era of Hawaiian travel advertising. As part of Matson’s great pre-World War II promotional campaign, this menu cover epitomizes the romantic appeal of the islands, making it a prized collectible poster for devotees of vintage travel and steamship ephemera.
Executed as an original lithograph and offered linen-backed and professionally acid-free conservation mounted in a 16″ x 20″ archival museum mat, this certified print is in very good condition with superb, great colors. It is an original vintage work of art — not a reproduction. As a member gallery of the IVPDA (International Vintage Poster Dealers Association), we certify the authenticity and provenance of every vintage poster and poster print we offer.
This vintage poster for sale measures 8.75″ x 11.75″ and predates the Second World War, makings it a fine period piece for collectors of vintage travel posters, Matson Line advertising, and classic Hawaiian art. Please note there are tape marks on the left-side outer corners from previous framing or display, which we describe honestly. Works of this caliber are prized for their bold Art Deco design and historical resonance, making this a lasting and investment-worthy addition to any curated collection.
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