An original Muffit II daggit costume with component parts, worn and used in the television series Battlestar Galactica (Universal Television, 1978-1979).
The costume is composed of padded foam, lined on the exterior with synthetic animal fur. Silver-tone painted facial components, back component, and foot components are composed of resin. At the rear of the main body is a Velcro strap that allows the costume to be placed on a chimpanzee for filming purposes. Muffit's tail was designed much like a spring so that it would bounce when the chimpanzee moved. The head, arms, and legs are all removable.
This custom-made outfit was specifically designed so that a chimpanzee could wear the costume for various scenes during production. In scenes that required little movement, the special effects team would rely on an inner armature that would take the place of the chimpanzee and provide shape to the character.
