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Peter Benchley's Amazon Canvas Knapsack, 1999 - Peter Benchley's promotional production crew gear drawstring knapsack for the television series Amazon (1999–2000). The bag is constructed of tan-colored cotton canvas and features a black rope drawstring closure threaded through six brass-tone metal grommets. The front is decorated with embroidered text reading PETER BENCHLEY'S AMAZON in black and red, accompanied by a black stylized spider graphic. The bag includes an external vertical zippered pocket on the front and a single black webbing shoulder strap with adjustable brass-tone hardware. The interior is fully lined with black synthetic fabric and contains an additional zippered compartment. An adhesive label is attached to the interior pocket reading 1999 Amazon Productions, Inc. An Alliance Atlantis Company. 18 3/4” H x 19” W x 9” D. Carried by Peter on the 1999 television production Peter Benchley’s Amazon, his adventure series set on the river he had first explored a decade earlier with Al Gore and Tom Lovejoy. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.