"Sleep Suit" Gold Costume Worn by One of Khan's Crew in Episode: "Space Seed" of Star Trek: The Original Series (P...

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"Sleep Suit" Gold Costume Worn by One of Khan's Crew in Episode: "Space Seed" of Star Trek: The Original Series (Paramount TV, 1966-1969). Vintage original 1-piece "Sleep Suit" constructed of gold bullion-threaded loosely meshed fabric with hook and eye back closure. This style suit was worn by "Khan" and his fellow crewmen aboard the S.S. Botany Bay while they were in cryogenic freeze. This costume is considered one of the jewels in the Star Trek couture and was highly visible in one of the most memorable and important episodes of the original series, which spawned one of the most popular entries in the Star Trek movie franchise: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. In vintage Fine condition. Provenance: Profiles in History Auction 89, 2017. Lot# 1242. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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