Grateful Dead "Steal Your Face" Tee 1974

The Grateful Dead merchandise tradition is unique in rock history — the band actively encouraged fans to sell unofficial merchandise at their shows, creating a folk economy of Deadhead culture. The official Steal Your Face skull logo, designed by Owsley Stanley and Bob Thomas for the 1974 Skull & Roses album, is one of rock's most iconic images. Pre-1980 official merchandise printed on Hanes blanks with the single lightning bolt skull is the holy grail for Dead collectors. The tie-dye tradition that runs through Deadhead culture connects directly to these early shirts. Value: $1,200–$4,000.