Lost in Space TV station contest grand prize space suit....

Description

Lost in Space TV station contest grand prize space suit. (1965) Metallic silver coated cotton custom space suit with folded collar, long sleeves, 2-thigh flap pockets, and zipper front closure; youth size "10". Featuring "Lost in Space TV 10" and "Space Commander" patches at chest and pilot wings patch at left sleeve. This extremely rare costume was the grand prize in a contest run by a Pennsylvania TV station in 1965 to promote Lost in Space during its first season on the air. Exhibiting age and wear with 1-button missing from right pocket, some loose threads, and rubbing to metallic coating. In vintage very good condition.

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