Apparel origins (Hawaii, 1931): Identify the clothing item invented by Ellery Chun. Full question: What item of apparel was invented by Ellery Chun, a Hawaiian clothing merchant, in 1931? Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Aloha shirt (Hawaiian shirt)
Board shorts
Panama hat
Cargo pants

Correct Answer: Aloha shirt (Hawaiian shirt)

Explanation:

Background

Merchant: Ellery Chun (Honolulu).
Year: 1931.

Reasoning
Chun coined and popularized the term Aloha shirt, producing colorful printed shirts that became synonymous with Hawaiian attire.

Why others are incorrect
Board shorts and cargo pants arose later; Panama hats originate from Ecuador and were popularized via Panama, not invented by Chun.

Final Answer
Aloha shirt (Hawaiian shirt).

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