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Vintage 1970s Don Ho Polynesian Palace Waikiki Hawaii Photo Lot of 10 — photo 1 of 10

Photo 1 of 10

About this piece

Lot of 10 vintage 3.5x5 color snapshots documenting a 1970s Hawaiian nightclub floor show, with several images clearly showing entertainer Don Ho performing at his signature podium bearing a 'don ho' sign, beneath a partial 'Polynesian Palace' marquee and round venue logo, with tropical trellis backdrop and snake-shaped microphone stand. Additional photos show Polynesian-style hula dancers in feathered headdresses, white leis, and grass-fiber costumes performing on the same stage, with audience members visible at tables in the foreground; one shot shows an arch decorated with a 'TP' monogram matching the venue's decor. Two additional photos round out the lot: a group of four women posed indoors in 1970s formal/party attire (location unknown), and a solo Polynesian-style dancer possibly from a related Pacific island floor show (unconfirmed location, possibly Hawaii or Guam). All prints are color, 1970s Kodak stock, and show the characteristic heavy magenta/purple color shift typical of the era's fading; several are slightly soft in focus. No handwritten captions are present on the scans provided. Associated with the estate of USAF Col. Patricia Jane Harrington. A strong themed lot for collectors of Hawaiian tourism, tiki/Polynesian pop culture, or Don Ho memorabilia. Please review photos for condition.