Australia T Shirt Appraisal

Vintage Quiksilver 'Port Douglas Barrier Reef Australia' T-shirt (1993)

This is a vintage Quiksilver short-sleeve t-shirt from 1993, featuring a distinctive graphic depicting a 'Port Douglas Barrier Reef Australia' theme. The shirt is a light grey heather color, likely a cotton or cotton-blend fabric, and appears to be a crew neck style. The central graphic is a vibrant, multi-colored screen print dominated by an abstract, anthropomorphic lionfish-like creature with large, expressive eyes and a smiling mouth, rendered in shades of orange, red, yellow, and blue. This creature is surrounded by swirling blue water and purple coral formations. Above the water, a stylized beach scene with green palm trees, a bright pink sky, and a yellow sun with an 'all-seeing eye' motif is visible. The 'QUICKSILVER' brand name is printed vertically along the left edge of the graphic in a playful, hand-drawn font. Below the main image, a blue rectangular band contains the text 'PORT DOUGLAS • BARRIER REEF • AUSTRALIA' in white lettering. Directly underneath this band, a small copyright notice reads '<(c)> QUICKSILVER & BOARDING WEAR 1993', clearly dating the item. The overall style of the graphic is characteristic of 1990s surf and skate culture art, known for its bold colors, cartoonish elements, and somewhat psychedelic influences. The shirt appears to be in good vintage condition with no immediate visible tears or holes, though some slight creasing and possible minor fading consistent with age and previous wear might be present. The screen print still retains much of its original vibrancy. The visible white plastic hanger suggests it has been stored or displayed. The craftsmanship appears standard for mass-produced graphic t-shirts of the era, with double-stitched hems and a ribbed collar.