Headset, Communications Carrier, Skylab, Replica

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Pacific Plantronics, Inc.

Summary

This communications carrier is a replica of those used during the Apollo era, and was affectionately known as the "Snoopy Cap" from its resemblance to a famous cartoon character of the era.

It was constructed of an elastic center portion with Teflon fabric sides containing the communications equipment and mouthpiece. It fastened beneath the chin and was worn through the launch sequence, while in the lunar module, and on the lunar surface.

Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1976.

Credit Line

Donated by the David Clark Company, Inc.

Inventory Number

A19760749000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Communications Gear

Materials

Cap: Nylon/Polyester knit, Teflon fabric

Contains no earphones

Dimensions

Approximate: 10 1/2in. x 9in. x 9in. (26.67 x 22.86 x 22.86cm)

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/nv9a5200c98-e5f4-4186-8478-4788b4da8475

Record ID

nasm_A19760749000