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Why 1879?

On August 23, 1879, Portuguese immigrants aboard the ship Ravenscrag played their small, guitar-like instruments in Hawaiʻi for the first time, inspiring the birth of the ʻukulele.

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Compass Collection

Celebrate the ukulele in style with new designs by James Hill, made with ❤️ in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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'UKULELE Est. 1879 Women's V-Neck Tee (Sea)'UKULELE Est. 1879 Men's Tee (Wine)'UKULELE Est. 1879 Men's Tee (Sky)'UKULELE Est. 1879 Unisex 100% Cotton Tee'UKULELE Est. 1879 Men's Tee (Black)

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ʻUKULELE, Est. 1879 Tee

Celebrate the birth of the ʻukulele! Our classic line of tees are soft, durable and 100% sweatshop-free.

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1879 Beanie1879 Snapback Hat100% Merino Wool 1879 Hat1879 Baseball Cap

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1879 Headwear

Bold conversation-starter or comfy gardening cap? It's up to you.

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