T-Shirt
Object number2019.11.4
Designer
Trau-Lovener
Datec. 1979
OriginRomania
MediumCotton; Rayon; Vinyl(?)
Credit LineGift of Donna Rae
DescriptionMen's baby blue cotton and rayon t-shirt, size Medium (38-40). Crew neck. Short-sleeve. Front of chest has applied vinyl(?) graphic of Terminal Stare character; graphic has portrait of character from the waist up wearing purple jumpsuit on a blue background surrounded by metallic polychrome framework and above metallic polychrome text on orange background.DimensionsHeight x Width: 29 x 27.75 in. (73.7 x 70.5 cm)InscriptionsChest graphic has metallic polychrome text at bottom "Terminal / Stare".
MarksInside collar at back center is white fabric tag with orange, green, pink, and black text "TNT / MEN'S M (38-40) / 83% COTTON / 17% RAYON / RN 18853 / MADE IN ROMANIA"; reverse has care instructions in black.
Chest graphic has black printed text at viewer's left edge below center "c1979 Trau-Lovener".
Historical NotesDonna Rae portrayed the character “Terminal Stare” on the late-night horror and science fiction movie television program "Chiller Theater" on WIIC/WPXI Channel 11, which aired from September 14, 1963 to January 1, 1984. Rae and Bill “Chilly Billy” Cardille, host of Chiller Theater, created the vampy character who neither talked nor smiled. Terminal Stare t-shirts were designed by Trau-Loevner and sold by Rae at public appearances.
Related institution
WIIC-TV
Previous owner
Donna Rae
Related person
Bill Cardille
Related institution
WPXI
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