Object Details
Manufacturer
David Clark Company, Inc.
Summary
This A1-C glove was worn by astronaut walter (Wally) Schirra during training sessions prior to the Apollo missions in the middle 1960s.
A1-C gloves were designed for heavy duty service with an outer glove made of white nylon, as protection for the inner glove. 1.15 volt fingertip lights with independently powered by a30 hr battery pack were attached to the first two fingers which were operated by moving a toggle switch on each hand.
Transferred from NASA in 1971.
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Inventory Number
A19850098000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Materials
Exterior: Nylon, HT1 Nomex, velcro
Interior: Rubber latex/neopene, Neoprene-coated nylon (ripstop), steel
Wrist bearings: Anodized aluminium
Dimensions
3-D: 27.9 x 10.2cm (11 x 4 in.)
Other (Wrist bearing): 4 1/4in. (10.8cm)
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_A19850098000