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This glove was worn by an unknown astronaut during training sessions for the Mercury program of the early 1960s.

The gloves were constructed of an inner layer made from a mold of the astronaut's hand, dipped in a rubber compound. The outer layer was fabricated of one-way stretch nylon with leather palms and lacing on the back. The gloves assumed the contours of the hand controller, and attached to the suit with a bll-bearing lock mechanism. Adjustment bands with snaps were fitted to produce a snug fit.

Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center in 1978

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 Co.

Dimensions

3-D: 24 x 9.5cm (9 7/16 x 3 3/4 in.)

Materials

Wrist Bearing: Aluminium
Zipper: Cotton, brass
Overall: Nylon, steel, leather, rubber

Inventory Number

A19781459000

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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