Some women astronauts prefer to wear makeup in space and others prefer not to bother with it. This is a travel kit for those who wish to take cosmetic products on their flight. Since everything must be secured in space or else it goes floating around, the kit has elastic bands and pouches to hold lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, foundation, and other items. It folds like a wallet with Velcro closure strips. NASA gave this spare makeup kit and a set of beauty products to the Museum as a small indicator of changes when women enter a formerly male workplace.
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
EQUIPMENT-Containers
Manufacturer
Boeing Aerospace Operations Inc.
Dimensions
3-D (Opened): 43.8 x 27.9 x 3.8cm (17 1/4 x 11 x 1 1/2 in.)
3-D (Closed): 15.2 x 27.9 x 7cm (6 x 11 x 2 3/4 in.)
Materials
Synthetic fabric, plastic, metal, cosmetic chemicals, velcro
Inventory Number
A20130236000
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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