This case was made to provide protection for the sunglasses issued to astronaut Michael Collins, command module pilot of the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. The case is constructed of beta cloth, is reinforced to retain its shape, and has a metal snap closure.
Michael Collins, former director of the Museum, donated the case in 1984.
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-Personal Items
Astronaut
Michael Collins
Manufacturer
Unknown
Dimensions
3-D (Open, On Display): 15 × 14.5 × 1.7cm (5 7/8 × 5 11/16 × 11/16 in.)
3-D (Closed): 15 × 6.5 × 3.5cm (5 7/8 × 2 9/16 × 1 3/8 in.)
Materials
Overall - beta cloth
Snaps: chrome-plated steel
Inventory Number
A19850146000
Credit Line
Donated by Michael Collins
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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