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These black rubber hand shapes are forms used in the construction of Apollo pressure gloves. They were made from a cast of the astronaut's hands, and were inserted into a nylon glove and then dipped in a rubber/neoprene compound. The result of the dipping process became the interior pressure bladder of both intra-vehicular and extra-vehicular gloves used during the Apollo program.

These forms were made using a model of astronaut Joe Kerwin's hands, and ILC Industries 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 Joseph P. Kerwin
 Manufacturer National Aeronautics and Space Administration
 Dimensions Approximate: 11.43 x 31.75 x 16.51cm (4 1/2in. x 1ft 1/2in. x 6 1/2in.)
 Materials Rubber, metal, epoxy
 Inventory Number A19730066000 Credit Line Gift of ILC Industries, Inc. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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