Object Details
user
Reeve, Christopher
designer
Bermans & Nathans
maker
Bermans & Nathans
Description
Five-piece costume worn by Christopher Reeve as Superman in the movie Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. In 1987, Reeve reprised the title role in this superhero adventure about Superman's efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons on Earth. Sidney J. Furie directed this film which also stars Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, and Jackie Cooper.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
DC Comics, Incorporated
Date made
1987
ID Number
1987.0213.034
accession number
1987.0213
catalog number
1987.0213.034
Object Name
costume
Object Type
costume
Costume
Physical Description
nylon (overall material)
wool (cape material)
plastic (belt material)
leather (overall material)
metal (snaps; zippers material)
lycra (overall material)
Measurements
cape: 51 in x 24 in x 16 in; 129.54 cm x 60.96 cm x 40.64 cm
leotard: 26 in x 16 in; 66.04 cm x 40.64 cm
boots: 21 in x 4 in x 11 1/2 in; 53.34 cm x 10.16 cm x 29.21 cm
place made
United Kingdom: England, London
See more items in
Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Popular Entertainment
Movies
Movie Collection
Data Source
National Museum of American History
general subject association
Motion Pictures
Subject
Superman
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_682890