Sulu Tunic

Production-made tunic in avocado polyester with black color. Zipper runs from the left side of the collor down the seam just in front of the left arm and down the side. A subtle stitching pattern can be seen where the the insignia was sewn on to the left side of the chest. Also present is a tag reading "George Takei" in the handwriting of William Ware Theiss. No size information is available.

Catalogue text

Starfleet Tunic originally worn by George Takei in the role of "Sulu" during the Third Season of Star Trek : The Original Series. Obtained directly from William Ware Theiss by James Cawley and personally given to Doug Drexler. Also present is a tag reading "George Takeis" in the handwritting of William Ware Theiss. No size information is available. From the collection of Doug Drexler.

Addendum

Two additional TOS costume experts have examined this tunic and because of the presence of a nylon zipper (TOS costumes had metal zippers, while Phase II costumes had nylon zippers typically) the costume was either made for Phase II or was a third season tunic that had its zipper replaced for Phase II. It is not possible to definitely state third season use. None the less, Bill Theiss did affirmatively state that the tunic was Sulu's and the attached tag confirms this. We provide this clarification to be entirely accurate in this costume's description.

Provenance

Obtained directly from Doug Drexler by Propworx staff.