This sixth in a series of posts on Star Trek: The Exhibition; now open at the Detroit Science Center (http://www.detroitsciencecenter.org/) until Sept. 7, 2009; focuses on the Original Series Spock Uniform. Startrekpropauthority.blogspot.com was allowed to photograph the exhibition on Feb. 14th, 2009 and Feb. 21st, 2009 and is presenting posts on some of the exciting TOS-related components of this comprehensive collection - which features screen used costumes, props, starship filming models and set recreations that span all 5 Star Trek television series and 10 feature films. Many thanks to the staff of the Detroit Science Center for their kind assistance; with special recognition to Kelly Fulford, Kerri Budde, Amanda Jackson, and Todd Slisher for their outstanding support.
The introductory post on Star Trek: The Exhibition which provides a general overview of the event can be seen at: http://startrekpropauthority.blogspot.com/2009/02/star-trek-exhibition-beams-into-detroit.html
Some detailed photos of the Spock uniform are presented below...
Note the significant change in tunic fabric color when photographed with the camera flash active ...
versus the appearance without camera flash ...
This tunic features an authentic TOS patch, and a nylon square weave double knit fabric similar to that seen on the Captain Kirk tunic on display at the exhibit ...
Also, similar to the Kirk uniform; this tunic features authentic 1979 Star Trek: The Motion Picture braid ...
The Starfleet pants appear a flat black color when viewed in the normal subdued light of the exhibit ...
while the silver-speckled nature of the fabric is revealed when the camera flash is employed ...
A closeup view of the pant fabric ...
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Star Trek: The Exhibition In Detroit - Original Series Spock Uniform
