Bidspirit auction | Vintage Scuba Diving Educational Display

Vintage Scuba Diving Educational Display Panel - Vintage educational display panel focused on scuba diving and Hookah breathing apparatuses. The piece was originally part of a museum exhibit, labeled as Case 17. The display features a central chromogenic color print with a printed card explaining the use of compressors over scuba tanks. Frame: 20 7/8 x 13 3/4 x 5/8 in. A personal note from Wendy Benchley: “This photo is of Teddy Tucker of Bermuda working on uncovering a wreck using a hookah. Teddy could indeed stay down all day and would often do this for days on end. He was half fish. Bob Page’s exhibit explained the intricacies of uncovering wrecks and identifying artifacts. Peter bought the exhibit from Bob Page’s widow, and some of the artifacts in Peter’s collection came from this exhibit.” From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.