Toothbrush, Collins, Apollo 11

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Lactona

Astronaut

Michael Collins

Summary

This toothbrush, made by Lactona, was carried aboard the Apollo 11 mission by astronaut Michael Collins as part of his Personal Preference Kit.

The Personal Preference Kit was so named because all astronauts were permitted one small bag for personal or small items of significance they wished to carry into space.

Donated to the National Air and Space Museum by Michael Collins in 1984

Credit Line

Donated by Michael Collins

Inventory Number

A19850147000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Hygiene & Waste Management

Materials

Plastic

Synthetic Fibers

Rubber

Dimensions

3-D: 17 × 1.5 × 1.7cm (6 11/16 × 9/16 × 11/16 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/nv9a97a2231-6d1a-4a40-8e6f-7d09202a8b27

Record ID

nasm_A19850147000