Shaver, Mechanical, Apollo

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Thorens

Summary

This personal shaver was deisgned for use by the astronauts during the Apollo missions, though it was never used during flight. Personal hygiene was an important part of the astronaut's health and well being, and the shaver was designed to work without batteries or an electrical outlet. The collection bag attached to the shaver was designed to prevent small particles from dispersing throughout the spacecraft.

Transferred to the National Air and Space Museum from NASA in 1973

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19731073000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Personal Items

Materials

Body: Plastic, aluminum

Collector bag: Nylon

Dimensions

3-D: 12.7 x 8.9 x 6.4cm (5 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)

Country of Origin

Switzerland

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9f7700352-6238-4de9-9497-8c04e772f6e1

Record ID

nasm_A19731073000