Introduction

The film making process requires that multiples be made of all principal props and costumes. This is standard practice for a variety of production and continuity reasons. First and foremost, film making is an expensive process and a production cannot risk unnecessary delays due to having the only version of a prop or costume damaged on set, so there will always be back-ups in place. Multiple versions may also be required for continuity purposes. For instance, a particular garment may need to be distressed as the story progresses. To that end, different versions of that garment will exist so that it can be filmed out of sequence and the story's continuity will remain intact once the film is edited and put together.

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There is typically a 'hero' or beauty costume for close up shots. These tend to be made of better materials, whereas lightweight versions will also be made for stunt and safety work that typically don't need to hold up to close visual scrutiny.

 

Different takes of the same scene may also utilise multiple different examples of a costume, meaning a piece could have been shot but still not make it to the final cut. 

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Since pieces are almost always used in multiples during a production, it is not always possible to guarantee a particular item is the one seen in the final cut of the film or show. In some cases it may be possible to provide further evidence about the use of an individual item based on matching "tells" on the item to what's on screen, or based on other relevant information.

 

All of the costume items you see here are genuine originals from the stated production

 

Please do not touch any of the exhibits but feel free to take photographs if you wish unless there is a notice requesting you not to. This is for copyright reasons. Thank you for your understanding.