Object Details
Manufacturer
Atlas Underwear Corporation
Summary
Skylab astronauts had several types of underwear. This style is the Constant Wear Garment, originally developed for Apollo astronauts to wear on voyages to the Moon. Made of comfortable soft cotton, it has front and back openings for toileting. It also has pockets for small devices to monitor radiation exposure. Astronaut Joe Kerwin wore a garment like this during his stay on the Skylab space station in 1973. NASA transferred some Skylab clothing to the Museum after the missions.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19772813000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Undergarments
Materials
synthetic and cotton fabric, elastic, metal snaps, plastic buttons
Dimensions
Clothing (L x W x D): 180.3 × 82.5 × 0.6cm (5 ft. 11 in. × 2 ft. 8 1/2 in. × 1/4 in.)
Size: Large Long LL
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19772813000