Lenore Karidian’s (Barbara Anderson) gray faux fur ensemble from Gene Roddenberry’s space adventure Star Trek: The Original Series. This custom-made ensemble consists of a gray faux fur vest with a bateau neckline, hook-and-eye closures and pink satin lining. The coordinating dress has an asymmetrical georgette bodice in an ochre and grey paisley pattern with dramatic wraparound neckline that finishes in a grey faux fur paneled skirt. Signs of hand construction are evident throughout both pieces. This costume comes from series costume designer William Ware Theiss’ personal collection and immediately following production was stored away from the damaging conditions often seen with traditional studio storage. Thereafter, archived by the Comisar Collection, it has been meticulously cared for and stored in a light, climate and humidity controlled fine art warehouse. The mini-dress ensemble is in excellent condition overall indicative of its provenance, with some wear noticeable on the georgette pieces.

In the episode ‘The Conscience of the King’ (113), Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) investigates the identity of mass-murderer Kodos the Executioner, who is secretly Lenore’s father. Due to production budget constraints, ‘doubles’ (duplicates) of episode-specific costumes were seldom constructed for the series, and most likely this is the only such ensemble utilized by Lenore in the episode, which she wears before her capture. Notably, this costume is worn again by Agent April Dancer (Stefanie Powers) in the short-lived spy series The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966-1967).

An 8x10" print of this image is included with the accompanying lot.

Provenance: Mr. William Ware Theiss

Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000