Catwoman Costume Gloves worn by Julie Newmar on Batman

Part of a costume worn by actress Julie Newmar in her role as the criminal minded Catwoman on the television program Batman (1966-1968). Based on the titular DC Comics superhero, the show was known for a campy, self-satirizing nature and graphic, pop-art visual style that appealed to both children and adults.

Smart, sassy and strong, Catwoman was first introduced in 1940 by Batman's creators, writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane. With origins as a villain, the character evolved into a more complex figure and into a staple of the DC Comics universe, headlining her own comic series and being featured in various properties including television, movies and video games.