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This full pressure glove is part of a pair made for the Mark IV High Altitude suit used by the U.S. Navy in the early 1960s, and is considered the forerunner of the Mercury suit and gloves.

It is constructed with an interior bladder of rubber, and an exterior of green nylon, with adjustment straps over the upper hand. The palms are of leather.

Transferred from NASA, Manned Spacecraft Center in 1970.

 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 B.F. Goodrich
 Dimensions 3-D: 30.5 x 13.3 x 10.2cm (12 x 5 1/4 x 4 in.)
Other (Wrist Ring): 8.9cm (3 1/2 in.)
 Materials Exterior: Nylon, Steel, Leather
Interior: Rubber/neoprene, Synthetic Fabric
Wrist disconnect: Anodized Aluminum, rubber
Zipper: Nylon, Brass
 Inventory Number A19710038001 Credit Line Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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