Vintage 1983 Grateful Dead concert T-shirt from the legendary Ventura County Fairgrounds beach shows (July 30–31, 1983).

A beautiful and increasingly hard-to-find example featuring a skeletal beach scene at sunset with bold “DEAD” lettering — a quintessential piece of Grateful Dead visual mythology.

This shirt captures the spirit of the Ventura shows: ocean air, music, and that dreamlike Dead atmosphere suspended between life and afterlife.

Details:

Original 1983 tour-era shirt

Ventura, California beach shows graphic

Soft light blue cotton

Single-sided print (blank back)

Made in USA (see tag)

Condition: Very good vintage condition.

No major flaws noted. Fabric feels strong and wearable.

(Please review photos for exact condition.)

Measurements (laid flat):

Pit to pit: 17.5”

Length (shoulder to hem): 24”

Shoulders: 15.2”

Sleeve: 6.5”

Fits like a modern Small (please compare to your favorite tee).

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