Constant Wear Garment, Collins, Apollo 11

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Atlas Underwear Corporation

Astronaut

Michael Collins

Summary

This constant wear garment was worn by astronaut Michael Collins during the Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969. It was transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1970.

The garment was worn under the inflight coverall garment or alone during non-critical portions of the mission. It was made of cotton knit, with snap buttons up the front, and openings through which the biosensors could be passed.

Transferred to the national Air and Space Museum from NASA.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19980013000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Undergarments

Materials

Overall: cotton knit, cotton woven fabric, elastic, plastic

Name tag - polyester

Snaps - copper alloy, chrome plating

Dimensions

Other: 67 1/8 x 28 9/16 x 3/4 in. (170.5 x 72.5 x 1.9cm)

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/nv907d1654c-5a71-488b-bcbc-942d9b7cee50

Record ID

nasm_A19980013000