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This A1-C glove was worn by astronaut walter (Wally) Schirra during training sessions prior to the Apollo missions in the middle 1960s.

A1-C gloves were designed for heavy duty service with an outer glove made of white nylon, as protection for the inner glove. 1.15 volt fingertip lights with independently powered by a30 hr battery pack were attached to the first two fingers which were operated by moving a toggle switch on each hand.

Transferred from NASA in 1971.

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-Handwear

Manufacturer

David Clark Company, Inc.

Dimensions

3-D: 27.9 x 10.2cm (11 x 4 in.)
Other (Wrist bearing): 4 1/4in. (10.8cm)

Materials

Exterior: Nylon, HT1 Nomex, velcro
Interior: Rubber latex/neopene, Neoprene-coated nylon (ripstop), steel
Wrist bearings: Anodized aluminium

Inventory Number

A19850098000

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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