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Original Superman Costume Reference Archive: Fabric Comparison

This article is a follow-up to my hands on examination of an “Original Superman III Christopher Reeve” costume sent to me by another collector (see: High Resolution Photo Reference Archive: “Original Superman III Christopher Reeve Costume”), and as part of my ongoing series of articles about costumes in the marketplace attributed to use by Christopher Reeve in the Superman films of the 70s and 80s.

What follows are photos sent to me by yet another collector, showing what is claimed to be unused fabric of the same type/style/weave/manufacture used to make the original costumes for the Superman films. [Read more…]

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Heritage Auction Galleries “Superman III” Costume – Update

In performing research for my continuing series of past public auction house events, archiving and sharing information about Superman costumes offered for sale historically (of costumes attributed to use by Christopher Reeve in the Superman films of the 70s and 80s), I noticed a change on one of the “Auction Archives” listings on the Heritage Auction Galleries website. [Read more…]

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The Chronicles of Narnia International Museum Exhibition

The following press release announces an upcoming five-year touring exhibition for Chronicles of Narnia, which will include original props and wardrobe as well as sets (or perhaps set recreates – the release isn’t that specific) reflecting scenes and locales in the film. The international tour will begin in June. [Read more…]

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Authentic Superman Costume In The Marketplace – The Prop Store of London

Yesterday The Prop Store of London listed as “Sold” on their site an original Superman III body suit with a COA from Warner Bros.

I thought it appropriate to make note of this piece here, along with photos, as an archive reference of what an authentic suit looks like.

Of particular note is that the very few I’ve seen with impeccable provenance (such as the costume sold by ScreenUsed) have a very distinct features which differ from those that have no studio paperwork, such as the distinctly shaped collars, the “S” symbol sewn “into” the costume, rather than “onto” the costume, etc.

It is also interesting that the suits with questionable provenance never include high resolution, full coverage (front, back, close-up) photos for comparison.

The Prop Store of London Description: [Read more…]