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This glove is part of the pair made for training purposes during the Mercury era. The gloves do not appear to have been worn, however.

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 neoprene-impregnated palms and lacing on the back. The gloves assumed the contours of the hand controller, and attached to the suit with a ball-bearing lock mechanism.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA 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: 29.2 x 11.4 x 11.4cm (11 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
 Materials Exterior: Cotton Sateen, Aluminized nylon, Rubberized fabric, nylon
Palm bar: Steel
Pressure bladder: Rubber, latex
Lacing: brass grommets
Wrist Disconnect: Anodized Aluminum, Rubber (Silicone)
 Inventory Number A20050456001 Credit Line Transferred from NASA. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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