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PLANET OF THE APES (1968) - Chimp Costume

Currency:GBP Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Wardrobe Start Price:2,500.00 GBP Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,000.00 GBP
PLANET OF THE APES (1968) - Chimp Costume
A chimp costume from Franklin J. Schaffner’s sci-fi classic Planet of the Apes. Astronaut George Taylor (Charlton Heston) crashed-landed on a future Earth that was dominated by an advanced ape civilisation. Chimps wore costumes such as this throughout the film.

The costume comprises a green tunic, a pair of matching green trousers and a pair of shoes. The green tunic features faux-leather panels at the shoulders, with additional faux-leather details on the arms. It closes at the back via a hidden zipper. In order to give the appearance of an undershirt, thick woven sleeves are sewn into the ends of the tunic’s arms. A Western Costume tag is present inside the tunic and is labeled with “2771-1” and a chest size of 41. The trousers feature internal markings reading “2771-4”, and a waist size of 34 from Western Costume.

The shoes are modified pairs of Sears Jeepers athletic shoes and are covered with matching green canvas fabric to appear as boots. Notably, the sole of each shoe is custom-shaped to appear as if it was made for ape feet. This costume shows minimal signs of wear and is in very fine overall condition.

£5,000-7,000

VAT Status - Omega