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portokali
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Grateful Dead Tour Shirt "Wanted: Dead and Alive"

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Hi! Could you please help me authenticate the shirt? Is this a reprint or an authentic vintage altered/reworked shirt? Several repaired pinholes. Cut tag.
Width 20.5in
Length 29in
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Grateful Dead Tour Shirt "Wanted: Dead and Alive"
Grateful Dead Tour Shirt "Wanted: Dead and Alive"
Grateful Dead Tour Shirt "Wanted: Dead and Alive"
Grateful Dead Tour Shirt "Wanted: Dead and Alive"
Grateful Dead Tour Shirt "Wanted: Dead and Alive"
Grateful Dead Tour Shirt "Wanted: Dead and Alive"

jimmyj
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Re: Grateful Dead Tour Shirt "Wanted: Dead and Alive"

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I think it's legit 80s, bootleg, they just used whatever blank shirts they could find. brand tag looks super 80s to me - funny it's DS all around then has that raw neckline. But it was probably what that "gear... for sports" brand did. have you found any other gear for sports stuff?
Jimmy J

(Please note: Legit checks I do in this forum should not be considered 100% conclusive; I'm simply giving a gut reaction based on the limited information provided.)

portokali
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Re: Grateful Dead Tour Shirt "Wanted: Dead and Alive"

Post by portokali »

Thanks for this! Honestly, I haven’t found anything helpful online to authenticate this piece aside from the same print on a different blank. Given the unusual stitching, I’ve been wondering if it might be a reworked or altered item. I'm really not sure! I haven't found any band shirts with that 'Gear for Sports' label either :(

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