Andy Kaufman "Val" costume ensemble from Heartbeeps....

Description

Andy Kaufman "Val" costume ensemble from Heartbeeps. (Universal, 1981) Vintage original (3) piece ensemble including (1) double breasted metallic pewter coated fabric jacket with brown and tan embroidered pinstripes, unique short collar and peaked lapel, red and black acrylic plate affixed to left chest along with myriad electrical wiring and plastic tubing set amid studio distressed tears, large decorative black acrylic square buttons, 1-integral metal rectangular cuboid affixed to lower right sleeve and self covered, 1-integral metal plate affixed beneath fabric of lower left sleeve with open window, with 1- integral white faux cuff on left sleeve, and (1) pair matching cuffed trousers with the same electrical embellishment lower right leg, with (1) pair brown elastic and gold metal suspenders. Exhibiting age, production wear, studio distressing, and minor soiling. In vintage very good condition.

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