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Superman “Clark Kent” Suit, Bermans & Nathans Wardrobe Tag Analysis

September 13, 2008 By Jason DeBord

A costume was listed on eBay yesterday, attributed to use by Christopher Reeve in the film, Superman: The Movie.  This wardrobe set, which “CAME FROM A HIGH PROFILED COLLECTOR WITH LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY”, has a Berman & Nathans asset tag that resembles those reviewed in a previous article (see Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: Bermans & Nathans Wardrobe Tag Analysis).

Below is an archive of the active auction listing:

eBay Seller: belairbeauty

Auction Title: “SUPERMAN CLARK KENT COSTUME WARDROBE REEVES SUIT RARE”

Noted Source/Provenance: “A HIGH PROFILED COLLECTOR”

eBay Item #: 190251685153

End Date: 09/19/08

Auction Result: Currently Active, Starting Bid $500.00, Buy It Now $2,950.00

Full Auction Archive: “SUPERMAN CLARK KENT COSTUME WARDROBE REEVES SUIT RARE”

Description:

HERE IS A RARE CLARK KENT SUIT FROM SUPERMAN THE MOVIE WITH CHRISTOPHER REEVE – THE SUIT IS IN GREAT SHAPE STILL AND HAS THE BERMANS AND NATHANS LABEL INTACT WITH WARDROBE NUMBER – IT IS EXTRA LARGE IN SIZE AND CAME FROM A HIGH PROFILED COLLECTOR WITH LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY – FREE SHIPPING INCLUDED IN THE ‘BUY IT NOW’ PRICE – PAYPAL AND OTHER METHODS ACCEPTED – THANK YOU!

Bermans & Nathans Photo:

Analysis:

This Bermans & Nathans wardrobe tags shares many similarities with the “Alternate” examples shown in the article analyzing these labels.  I would recommend reviewing the dedicated article and full analysis:

Below is the full compilation of the “Alternate” examples, including this new one from the “Clark Kent Suit” at top:

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This example also has “Christopher” abbreviated “Chris”, which I have not seen on any other examples, and has “Reeve” misspelled “Reeves”.

Again, I would recommend reviewing the article with a detailed analysis of these asset tags.

I did contact the seller to ask for the identity of the company who produced the Letter of Authenticity and have not received a name.

Jason De Bord

Additional Related Articles:  Market Watch | Superman

Filed Under: Market Watch, Superman

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