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This case was made to provide protection for the sunglasses issued to astronaut Michael Collins, command module pilot of the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. The case is constructed of beta cloth, is reinforced to retain its shape, and has a metal snap closure.

Michael Collins, former director of the Museum, donated the case in 1984.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Personal Items Astronaut Michael Collins
 Manufacturer Unknown
 Dimensions 3-D (Open, On Display): 15 × 14.5 × 1.7cm (5 7/8 × 5 11/16 × 11/16 in.)
3-D (Closed): 15 × 6.5 × 3.5cm (5 7/8 × 2 9/16 × 1 3/8 in.)
 Materials Overall - beta cloth
Snaps: chrome-plated steel
 Inventory Number A19850146000 Credit Line Donated by Michael Collins Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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