Socks, Glenn, Friendship 7

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Object Details

Astronaut

John H. Glenn, Jr.

Summary

These white cotton socks were worn by astronaut John Glenn during the historic "Friendship 7" mission in which he became the first American to orbit the earth in February, 1962.

The socks were part of the cotton undergarments worn underneath Mercury spacesuits for astronaut comfort.

Transferred from NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center in 1963.

Credit Line

Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventory Number

A19670181000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear

Materials

Overall: Cotton, elastic in ankles

Dimensions

Clothing: 30.5 x 7.6 x 0.6cm (12 x 3 x 1/4 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/nv94e079553-4e8b-4768-8550-fcee72398303

Record ID

nasm_A19670181000