Strange. That looks like a low-profile cap, while Brett's looks more like a tall trucker cap:
As for the contrast stitching, the listing says that it faded over time from blue to white. That's strange too as usually it's the stitching that holds fast and the rest of the garment that fades.
As for the contrast stitching, the listing says that it faded over time from blue to white. That's strange too as usually it's the stitching that holds fast and the rest of the garment that fades.
Here are my thoughts about this cap that is up for auction:
1.The Nostromo Shoulder Patch -
Definitely an original, production made patch from the same printer. (I can write a lengthy essay on this topic alone...)
The placement of this patch however does not match any photo or screen shot. It is too high up, in the screen shots the bottom right corner nearly touches the visor...
2. The Scrambled Egg (SE) Patch -
These are the correct design (WWII era, American General Cap) 8 oak leafs and 5 acorns, but it is missing the 'Pearl purl' bullion thread that runs along each oak leaf and can be clearly seen in numerous publicity and screen shots.
What is “Pearl Purl”?! There are two main types of bullion threads -
3. The Hat -
Seams to be a mid profile as opposed to a higher profile in the film. The “Faded stitching” is odd especially since we can see that the thread holding the panels (this is a 6 panel hat) together is the same white pale color. And as Indy Magnoli pointed out, it’s the other way around...
Notice the position of the shoulder patch, right corner almost touching the visor. Notice the construction and design of the SE, 8 leafs 5 acorns, each leaf has a thread of Pearl Purl on top of it as the ’Stem’ (missing from the hat for auction) .
Notice the high profile: and again the stems of the SE patches:
In this screen shot the Pearl Purl bullion can be seen crystal clear, poking up and out of the patch:
We also know that there were at least 2 used in production, the “Hero” cap that Harry Dean wears in most of his scenes. This second hat seen worn by a crew member. Not the same hat as the SE are placed closer to the crown of the hat... He is also wearing a Hawaiian shirt
Anyways, I just love this film, and have seen quite a few... questionable items being claimed as “screen worn originals”...
1.The Nostromo Shoulder Patch -
Definitely an original, production made patch from the same printer. (I can write a lengthy essay on this topic alone...)
The placement of this patch however does not match any photo or screen shot. It is too high up, in the screen shots the bottom right corner nearly touches the visor...
2. The Scrambled Egg (SE) Patch -
These are the correct design (WWII era, American General Cap) 8 oak leafs and 5 acorns, but it is missing the 'Pearl purl' bullion thread that runs along each oak leaf and can be clearly seen in numerous publicity and screen shots.
What is “Pearl Purl”?! There are two main types of bullion threads -
- Purl [LINK] - can be smooth or rough (shinny or dull) - Are made up of a very fine wire thread that is wound into a soft flexible hollow tube with a smooth surface.
- Pearl Purl [Also a Link] - Is a wire that is wound into a tight coil that looks like a strand of gold pearls. This type is more rigid.
3. The Hat -
Seams to be a mid profile as opposed to a higher profile in the film. The “Faded stitching” is odd especially since we can see that the thread holding the panels (this is a 6 panel hat) together is the same white pale color. And as Indy Magnoli pointed out, it’s the other way around...
Notice the position of the shoulder patch, right corner almost touching the visor. Notice the construction and design of the SE, 8 leafs 5 acorns, each leaf has a thread of Pearl Purl on top of it as the ’Stem’ (missing from the hat for auction) .
Notice the high profile: and again the stems of the SE patches:
In this screen shot the Pearl Purl bullion can be seen crystal clear, poking up and out of the patch:
We also know that there were at least 2 used in production, the “Hero” cap that Harry Dean wears in most of his scenes. This second hat seen worn by a crew member. Not the same hat as the SE are placed closer to the crown of the hat... He is also wearing a Hawaiian shirt
Anyways, I just love this film, and have seen quite a few... questionable items being claimed as “screen worn originals”...
joberg
Legendary Member
This one too is controversial; patches especially.
IkeOffworld
New Member
That is DEFINITELY a G-4A that was dyed from blue to gray and had its leather oxygen mask tab removed. Also those shoulder patches don't look quite right - at least to my eyes.
ID10T
Sr Member
I believe the red circle "pin" was actually a glued-on patch as well. I should go read the text of the auction and see what that says...
Things like the shoes I give a pass on. If this WAS the stunt suit (playing devil's advocate here) they might have subbed the shoes, since they would be blurred anyway.
But I won't be cracking my wallet for this, that's for sure.
Things like the shoes I give a pass on. If this WAS the stunt suit (playing devil's advocate here) they might have subbed the shoes, since they would be blurred anyway.
But I won't be cracking my wallet for this, that's for sure.
Direct link, many more photos:
Lot # 12 : ALIEN (1979) - Brett's (Harry Dean Stanton) Nostromo Cap
Brett's (Harry Dean Stanton) Nostromo cap from Ridley Scott's sci-fi horror Alien. Brett wore his cap throughout the film, until his untimely demise.
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Mottrex
Sr Member
My mail away cap from the same time period still looked pretty much as was..no fading and had been worn under many a car builds.. different quality maybe but same plastic tabs..
Heck even the ones I made for friends are holding up.
Yeah the High Trucker style doesn't look right and the peak looks almost stuck on as though its a donor hat ?
As a kid I used to try flattening mine as It made me look like Herman Munster!..
I dont recall seeing any stitching round any of Brett's Seggs peak, I'm going to grab my copy of the Alien photo story book..but until I saw a docu I never knew it was a sticker when the Aliens Proboscis punched through his skull..
Mottrex
Sr Member
Thats the cap with a paper sticker on it but yeah I agree..
Mottrex
Sr Member
Yes I was agreeing with you.
Curious if anyone has made or come across a functioning crew belt seen by Kane and Ash
I did have a buckle printed but looks oversized and is non-functional:
Anyone have some leads or tackle this yet?
Edit: Buckle is from Thingiverse
I did have a buckle printed but looks oversized and is non-functional:
Anyone have some leads or tackle this yet?
Edit: Buckle is from Thingiverse
stephen210 makes excellent castings of the Kane and Ash belts!
Yes Steve is your guy - here’s mine
Division button that I added is a bit big- I’m looking for a smaller one
Pauleysolo What's the diameter for that executive pin? [I'll check mine].
Looks like the button is about an inch in diameter- -correct size is probably 3/4 inch.
