145 - Vintage original Jaws promotional T-shirt in orange cotton jersey, featuring a white screen-printed graphic on the front. Tagged Sportswear size S 34-36.

Vintage original Jaws promotional T-shirt in orange cotton jersey, featuring a white screen-printed graphic on the front. Tagged Sportswear size S 34-36. Not the crew shirt Spielberg handed out on the set (see Lot 147), but the one that came next. When JAWS opened in 1975, the studio's promotion carried the same shark that rises from the theater standee in Lot 144, and Peter kept this bright orange shirt from that summer, when his shark was suddenly everywhere. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation. Proceeds from the Peter Benchley Collection will benefit five ocean conservation organizations: Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, WildAid, Beneath the Waves, Blue Frontier and Environmental Defense Fund. CONDITION: The garment shows visible signs of age and wear. Three small holes are present on the lower front left side. The screen-printed graphic exhibits minor age-related cracking and fading but remains legible. The fabric shows general softening and light pilling. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.