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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 Usage conditions apply
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