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May 30, 2017: Vintage George Reeves Superman Cape & Belt Buckle Head to Auction
by Neil Cole
An original screen-worn Superman cape and belt buckle from the classic "Adventures of Superman" television series starring George Reeves will be featured at the upcoming Hollywood Auction hosted by Profiles in History.
The auction catalog offers the following overview and description of the vintage cape and buckle:
GEORGE REEVES "SUPERMAN" BELT BUCKLE, CAPE, AND MUSCLE UNDERSUIT. (NBC, 1952-1958) This iconic red fabric cape was worn by Reeves in his still-definitive small screen portrayal of the Man of Steel after production of the 1950s series switched from black and white to color. The red and yellow felt “S” insignia patch at back face of cape is a vintage 1970s replica created by Western Costume Co. Includes an original 3 x 2 in. Superman oval brass belt buckle with small double holes for affixing to belt on top, bottom and sides. Also includes a muscle under-suit constructed of a durable synthetic satin-like fabric with sculpted rubber torso, suggesting muscular pectoral, abdominal and bicep muscles, and integral stretch fabric sleeves. Marked, “Doug”, twice on the interior, possibly from a subsequent production. Cape exhibits only minor age and wear. Muscle under-suit rubber remains supple. Exhibiting cracking to shoulders, arms, and body, tears at under-arm vents, holes to fabric sleeves, and staining to exterior chest and interior. Cape in production used fine condition. Muscle suit in production used good condition. This instantly recognizable cape comes with a copy of an LOA from Western Costume Co. dated in 1975. Muscle suit originally from the collection of special effects wizard Thol Simonson. $15,000 - $20,000
Other Superman related items featured in the auction include a Superman muscle undersuit worn by Henry Cavill in "Man of Steel" and a clay study maquette used for the 2013 film.
The Hollywood Auction takes place Monday, June 26th - Wednesday, June 28th.
