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Ambassador Petri's (Jay Robinson) Purple Silk and Lame Costume - STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES (196

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Television - Wardrobe Start Price:5,000.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
Ambassador Petri's (Jay Robinson) Purple Silk and Lame Costume - STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES (196
Ambassador Petri’s (Jay Robinson) purple silk and lamé ensemble from Gene Roddenberry’s space adventure Star Trek: The Original Series. This custom-made ensemble consists of a magenta and Lurex knit jacket worn with a pair of black and brown tweed trousers. The jacket features a sash and full right sleeve fabricated in bold magenta and purple patterned satin. There is a large flower-shaped brooch at the top of the sash to secure it to the shoulder, while the cuffs and the front placket are trimmed in copper and golden trim. The trousers also feature the same satin accent fabric as a wide tuxedo stripe down the right leg. This costume comes from series costume designer William Ware Theiss’ personal collection and immediately following production was stored away from the damaging conditions often seen with traditional studio storage. Thereafter, archived by the Comisar Collection, it has been meticulously cared for and stored in a light, climate and humidity controlled fine art warehouse. The ensemble is in excellent, production-used, vintage condition overall indicative of its provenance.

In the episode ‘Elaan of Troyius’ (313), Petri wears the ensemble while transporting Elaan of Troyius (France Nuyen) to her wedding. Due to production budget constraints, ‘doubles’ (duplicates) of episode-specific costumes were seldom constructed for the series, and most likely this is the only such ensemble utilized by Petri in the episode.

This lot includes a copy of Star Trek: The Original Series 365 that shows his ensemble on page 270.

Provenance: Mr. William Ware Theiss

Please Note: The additional costume pictured in the creative photo in this gallery is lot 255 and is not included with this lot. Please reference individual product photos and the description for the lot's contents.