Boot, Left, Mercury, Carpenter, MA-7

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Object Details

Manufacturer

B. F. Goodrich Co.

Astronaut

Scott M. Carpenter

Summary

This boot is part of the pair worn by Scott Carpenter on his Mercury mission in May 1962. Mercury boots were not integrated into the suit. The suit pressure bladder covered the foot and was inserted into the boot, which was adjusted separately.

They were lightweight, nylon-fabric boots with tennis-shoe-type soles. The upper surface was of an aluminized nylon fabric with front closing zipper and adjustment lacings on each side.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1971

Credit Line

Donated by the U.S. Navy Yard, Washington, DC

Inventory Number

A19710022004

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear

Materials

Upper boot: aluminized nylon, steel, polyester, foam padding

Snaps: stainless steel

Zipper: Brass, cotton

Sole: Rubber

Dimensions

Clothing: 30.5 x 10.2 x 25.4cm (12 x 4 x 10 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv977d8f242-df10-4425-a43a-a3594321da1c

Record ID

nasm_A19710022004