Roy Barcroft "Purple Monster" (3) Signature Costume Pieces from The Purple Monster Strikes (Republic Pictures, 194...

Roy Barcroft "Purple Monster" (3) Signature Costume Pieces from The Purple Monster Strikes (Republic Pictures, 1945). Vintage original (3) costume pieces from the early 10-Chapter Sci-Fi serial. Including (1) gold character cowl with embroidered feather pattern fabric, reflective material triangles appliqued at throat and widow's peak and zipper-back closure with concealing reflective fabric strip. Retaining internal Western Costume bias label handwritten, "Roy Barcroft, The Purple Monster Strikes" and (1) matching bib vest with integral waistband (boning reinforcement and secret buttoned pocket on the verso) lined with black silk and hook and eye back closure. Retaining internal Western Costume bias label handwritten, "Roy Barcroft, and (1) pair of black suede leather gloves with matching gold fabric split-wrist integral gauntlets. All exhibit age, production wear, some fading and soiling. Together, these costume pieces represent all the characteristic elements of the costume, which were worn over a nondescript black leotard. As the "Purple Monster" Barcroft was a malevolent Martian who could occupy Dr. Layton's (James Craven) body at will. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of Greg Jein.