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This left full pressure glove was made for the Mark IV High Altitude suit used by the U.S. Navy in the late 1950s 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 leather.

The NASA Manned Spacecraft Center transferred this glove 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
Date 06/23/2010 Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear Manufacturer B. F. Goodrich Co.
 Dimensions 3-D: 26.7 x 11.4 x 10.2cm (10 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 in.)
 Materials Fire resistant synthetic fabric, aluminum, leather and rubber
 Inventory Number A19850289000 Credit Line Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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