Object Details
Manufacturer
Diving Equipment & Supply, Co.
Summary
This suit is an example of the early types of diving suits, designed and built by the Diving Equipment and Supply Company, which were the original pressure suits enabling people to work in hostile environments. Full pressure suits enabling pilots and, later, astronauts to survive in high altitudes and space were developed from suits such as this.
It is a single layer, rubberized cotton garment with lead weights to assist descent. Air was pumped from the surface through hoses.
Donated to the National Air and Space Museum by the Washington Navy Yard in 1976.
Credit Line
Donated by the Navy Yard, Washington, DC
Date
1916
Inventory Number
A19820098000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Materials
Suit: Cotton canvas, rubber, leather, brass
Harnesses: Leather, brass, lead, wood
Helmet: Brass, aluminium, glass, rubber
Boots: Leather, lead, brass
Dimensions
Overall: 6ft x 2ft 9in. x 1ft 3in. (182.9 x 83.8 x 38.1cm)
Storage: 4 ft. 6 1/2 in. × 3 ft. 6 1/2 in. × 8 ft. 3 in. (4 ft. 6 1/2 in. × 3 ft. 6 1/2 in. × 8 ft. 3 in.)
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_A19820098000