Space Shuttle Personal Hygiene, Washcloth, STS-1

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Cannon

Summary

The Space Shuttle is not equipped with a shower or bath, but astronauts use soap, washcloths, wet-wipes, and small towels for personal hygiene during a mission. In addition to these items, each astronaut has a kit stocked with toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, and other products for personal hygiene and grooming. This is one of several extra washcloths from the first Shuttle mission, STS-1, in April 1981.

Transferred from NASA to the Smithsonian Institution in 1982.

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA Johnson Space Center

Inventory Number

A19820170000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Hygiene & Waste Management

Materials

Cotton

Polyester

Ink

Dimensions

Overall: 30.8 x 28.6 x 0.5cm (12 1/8 x 11 1/4 x 3/16 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/nv9804d2f01-2d52-430a-944d-e9d341a5a7ce

Record ID

nasm_A19820170000