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The Space Shuttle is not equipped with a shower or bath, but astronauts use soap, washcloths, wet-wipes, and small towels for personal hygiene during a mission. In addition to these items, each astronaut has a kit stocked with toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, and other products for personal hygiene and grooming. This is one of several extra washcloths from the first Shuttle mission, STS-1, in April 1981.

Transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian Institution in 1982.

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-Hygiene & Waste Management

Manufacturer

Cannon

Dimensions

Overall: 30.8 x 28.6 x 0.5cm (12 1/8 x 11 1/4 x 3/16 in.)

Materials

Cotton
Polyester
Ink

Inventory Number

A19820170000

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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