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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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What the World Needs Now Tee1879 Knockout Women's V-Neck Tee1879 Knockout Unisex TeeCompass Rose RaglanCompass Rose Songbook Bag

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Celebrate the ukulele in style with new designs by James Hill, made with love 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 Ravenscrag Mug1879 Ocean Mug1879 Sunset Mug1879 Classic MugThe James & Anne Mug

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Perfect for morning coffee, afternoon tea or late-night jamming.

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