Case, Sunglasses, Collins, Apollo 11

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Object Details

Astronaut

Michael Collins

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

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.

Credit Line

Donated by Michael Collins

Inventory Number

A19850146000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Personal Items

Materials

Overall - beta cloth

Snaps: chrome-plated steel

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.)

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/nv99e40967f-523c-4b92-b82c-19fcd19587d6

Record ID

nasm_A19850146000