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These Apollo Extra-Vehicular (EV) gloves were made by ILC Industries for astronaut Ron Evans who wore them during his trans-earth EVA. The EV gloves were made of a beta cloth exterior with a woven stainless steel (Chromel-R) protective cover. The fingertips were amde of a latex compound and provided the astronauts with a greater ability to feel. The gloves were interechangeable with the Intra-Vehicular (IV) gloves, and were attached to the pressure suit with red anodized aluminium bearings.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1974.

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Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear Manufacturer ILC Industries Inc.
 Astronaut Ronald E. Evans
 Dimensions 3-D: 30.5 x 14.6 x 14cm (12 x 5 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)
Other (wrist bearing): 3 7/8in. (9.8cm)
 Materials Exterior: Beta cloth, Chromel-R, Velcro
Interior: Rubber/neoprene compound, nylon
Wrist bearing: Anodized aluminium, rubber
 Inventory Number A19740135005 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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