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Glove, A7-L, Cooper

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Object Details

Manufacturer

ILC Industries Inc.

Summary

This Intra-vehicular glove is part of the pair worn by Gordon Cooper for training purposes during the Apollo era.
The Intra-vehicular gloves were identical to those used during mission launch. They were made with a bladder, which was dip molded from a hand cast of the individual's hand. The interior had an inner restraint core of nylon tricot which had been dipped in a neoprene compound. A convoluted section was incorporated into the wrist with anodized aluminium connectors for attachment to the spacesuit. A fingerless glove restraint was attached to the bladder at the wrist and enclosed the entire hand excluding the fingers and thumb.
Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1978.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A20020371000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear

Materials

Glove: Neoprene/Rubber compound, nylon, aluminum, Velcro
Wrist: Beta cloth, rubber/neoprene compound
Wrist Bearing: Anodized aluminium

Dimensions

3-D: 30.5 x 15.2 x 15.2cm (12 x 6 x 6 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/nv959641f7e-a559-49eb-b4d0-7b590a37431b

Record ID

nasm_A20020371000

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