171 - Original promotional film T-shirt for The Island (Universal Pictures, 1980), formerly the property of Wendy Benchley. Cotton and polyester blend with a screen-printed graphic, tagged Head Tees size large. Women's garment with a scoop neckline, cap sleeves, and an unfinished bottom hem with overlock stitching. Tag is also marked WB for Wendy Benchley.

Original promotional film T-shirt for The Island (Universal Pictures, 1980), formerly the property of Wendy Benchley. Cotton and polyester blend with a screen-printed graphic, tagged Head Tees size large. Women's garment with a scoop neckline, cap sleeves, and an unfinished bottom hem with overlock stitching. Tag is also marked WB for Wendy Benchley. Crew shirts from the 1980 film of Peter's pirate novel, worn extensively by Wendy and by their son Clay. 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: Fraying and loose threads are present at the unfinished bottom hem. There is visible light pilling and surface fuzzing across the fabric. Minor discoloration and yellowing is present in the underarm areas. The interior neck label shows significant fading to the orange text. 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.