Batman (TCF TV, 1966-1968), Burgess Meredith "Penguin" Signature Costume Ensemble....

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Batman (TCF TV, 1966-1968), Burgess Meredith "Penguin" Signature Costume Ensemble. Vintage original (8) piece signature costume ensemble worn by Penguin (Burgess Meredith), the devious and instantly recognizable supervillain in the original Batman television series, consisting of (1) black wool tailcoat with peak lapels and 1- center button, with 2- production-added creme fabric faille faux shirt cuffs, retaining internal After Six maker's label and additional bias label handwritten, "38S" and "#138", (1) pair of black wool dress pants with broad black and gray stripes, with zipper and hook-and-eye closure and retaining internal bias label handwritten "B.M.", (1) creme-colored fuzzy sleeveless vest, styled like a double-breasted vest and constructed to resemble creme fur, with 4- creme-colored sateen static buttons, with Velcro neck and waist closures, fabric ties, and additional snaps for affixing costume attachments, retaining internal handwritten "BM" and "P3" in black felt tip, (1) pair of matching fuzzy creme spats with buttons and buckle closures, (1) pair of matching fuzzy creme gloves with faux fur stitched onto beige-colored cotton underlayer, (1) white-colored linen-front detachable tuxedo collar with silver-colored metallic front button closure and retaining internal maker's stamp reading, "Arrow De Luxe", (1) lavender bowtie with embossed diamond pattern, and (1) signature top hat spray-painted Penguin's purple and with attached leather chin strip and black elastic internal sweatband. Though Penguin wore multiple version of the signature ensemble throughout the series, the chinstrap affixed to the top hat indicates its use in the Season 3, Episode 5, "A Horse of Another Color". Items exhibiting signs of production wear including soiling and stains, toning from exposure, and expected production wear including some paint loss to the top hat. Lot is accompanied by a pair of black leather tuxedo shoes, a plastic faux cigarette holder and prop cigarette constructed of paper and colored foil, and a faux monocle for display purposes. Excessively rare, this is the finest and most complete Burgess Meredith signature Penguin costume we have ever encountered. Provenance: All except hat and gloves originally from the Debbie Reynolds Costume Collection, acquired directly from 20th Century Fox in the early 1970s; sold via private treaty in 2011. Stewart took great pride in displaying his collection and had many custom-built mannequins in the likeness of the character made for his costumes. This lot includes one of those mannequins, which is in used and well-loved condition and will require special shipping. The option is yours if you would like to receive the mannequin. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From The Stewart Berkowitz Television Treasures Collection.

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