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These black rubber hand shapes are molds used in the construction of Apollo pressure gloves. Made from a cast of the astronaut's hands in a neutral position, spacesuit technicians would place a nylon glove over each rubber form and then dip it into a rubber/neoprene compound. This created the interior pressure bladder of both intra-vehicular and extra-vehicular gloves used during the Apollo program with ILC Industries' A7-L and A7-LB spacesuits.
These forms were made from a cast of astronaut James Irwin's hands. NASA transferred them to the museum in 1973.
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-Miscellaneous
Astronaut
James B. Irwin Manufacturer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Dimensions
Approximate (right hand): 8.89 x 15.24 x 13.97cm (3 1/2in. x 6in. x 5 1/2in.) Materials
Rubber/neoprene, epoxy/metal Inventory Number
A19730065000
Credit Line
Gift of ILC Industries, Inc.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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