Glove, Right, Mark IV

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Object Details

Manufacturer

B. F. Goodrich Co.

Summary

This right full pressure glove is part of a pair made for the Mark IV High Altitude suit used by the U.S. Navy in the early 1950s and is considered the forerunner of the Mercury suit and gloves.

It is constructed with an interior bladder of rubber, and an exterior of green nylon with adjustment straps over the upper hand. The palms are of leather.

NASA Manned Spacecraft Center transferred this glove to the Museum sometime prior to 1973.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19850291000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear

Materials

Exterior: Nylon, steel

Interior: Rubber/neoprene

Wrist disconnect: Aluminum, rubber

Zipper: Nylon, brass

Dimensions

3-D: 26.7 x 11.4 x 10.2cm (10 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 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/nv9bbd43ba0-c889-4390-b2f7-825ff1fe7c18

Record ID

nasm_A19850291000