Nichelle Nichols "Lt. Uhura" Duty Starfleet Uniform with Boots from Early Season 1 of Star Trek: The Original Series (Paramount TV, 1966-1969).

Vintage original bespoke signature paneled red velour duty uniform dress with corded black scoop neck collar, flared integral mini skirt, with slit from left hem to waist, retaining the original gold lamé Starfleet Engineering insignia on the left breast and gold laminate Lieutenant rank braids on sleeve cuffs. The rigid, standing collar is partially detachable from snaps and the bias zipper front closure follows the contoured seam of the shoulder panel, crossing beneath the velcro-fastened Starfleet insignia. Due to this uniform's complicated tailoring (with zipper closure over left breast), this duty uniform is attributed to early in the first season of the legendary Sci-fi series, as female duty uniforms were subsequently redesigned to facilitate application and removal. Retaining costumer's internal fabric bias label handwritten, "#11, Nichelle, W27, 1966." Includes original matching red Danskin briefs to protect Nichols' modesty due to the very short design of the dress. Accompanied by one pair of original black leather "Uhura" TOS boots, each marked "Nichelle" on the interior. This costume ensemble is featured prominently on pages 32-33 of the book Star Trek Costumes by Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann by Insight Editions (2015). Exhibiting expected age and production wear. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of Greg Jein.