These white cotton socks were worn by astronaut John Glenn during the historic "Friendship 7" mission in which he became the first American to orbit the earth in February, 1962.
The socks were part of the cotton undergarments worn underneath Mercury spacesuits for astronaut comfort.
Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1963.
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-Footwear
Astronaut
John H. Glenn, Jr.
Dimensions
Clothing: 30.5 x 7.6 x 0.6cm (12 x 3 x 1/4 in.)
Materials
Overall: Cotton, elastic in ankles
Inventory Number
A19670181000
Credit Line
Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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