Han Solo and Chewy costomers from Return of the Jedi (1983). Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

Han Solo and Chewy costomers from Return of the Jedi (1983). Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

C-3P0 costume from The Empire Strikes Back. About 30 pounds of fiberglass, vacuum-formed plastic and aluminum. Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

C-3P0 costume from The Empire Strikes Back. About 30 pounds of fiberglass, vacuum-formed plastic and aluminum. Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

BB-8 from Episode VII: The Force Awakens. A towerslee-15 accelerometer, motivator cooling vents, surface sensors, swappable tool-bay disks, magnetic-tipped bolt-spinner, service access thread, stainless inoxium and a lightweight cranial frame. Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

R2-D2 from Star Wars (1977). Cast in fiberglass with an interior skin and small layer of expanding foam, fitted with a small car seat inside. Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

R2-D2 from Star Wars (1977). Cast in fiberglass with an interior skin and small layer of expanding foam, fitted with a small car seat inside. Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

R2-D2 concept art that shows how actor Kenny Baker fit inside the droid. Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

Cantina Concept Art by John Mollo from 1976. Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

Cantina Concept Art by John Mollo from 1976. Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

Cantina Concept Art by John Mollo from 1976. Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

Wicket the Ewok with Stormtrooper helmet and mallets from Return of the Jedi. Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

Wicket the Ewok with Stormtrooper helmet and mallets from Return of the Jedi. Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

From left to right: Tie Fighter Pilot from Star Wars (1977) - Vacuum formed plastic warn over an off-the-rack jumpsuit. Imperial Officer with hat, code cylinders, holster and blaster from Return of the Jedi (1983). A wool tunic and pants, belt made from white leather dyed black and aluminum project boxes. Tie Fighter Pilot from The Force Awakens (2015). Flexible vac-suit, life support gear, ejection harness and positive gravity pressure boots. Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

Left - Imperial Gunner "Jawbone" Helmet from the Original Trilogy. Made of plastic, polyester, foam leather and metal. Right: Death Star Trooper "Cheese-Grater" Helmet from 1977. Made of Plastic, foam, polyester, leather, elastic and metal. Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)

From Left to Right: Luke Skywalker's X-Wing Pilot Jumpsuit from Return of the Jedi (1983). Nylon flak vest and helmet made from a Vietnam War helmet mold. Captain Typho (Naboo Security Officer) with hat and blaster from Revenge of the Sith (2005). Faux-suede coast with a leather vest, worn under a leather cap-sleeved overcoat. Resistance Fighter Pilot X-Wing Jumpsuite from The Force Awakens (2015). Polyester, resin, leather, plastic, metal and rubber. Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center (September 2017)