Object Details
- Summary
- This A4-H glove was designed and constructed for the Apollo program by ILC Industries for Hamilton Standard in 1964. The glove was made of a rubber-neoprene compound with a silver leather overglove attached to provide protection for the rubber and prevent the expansion of the glove while under pressure.
- Transferred to NASM from NASA in 1977
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Manufacturer
- Hamilton Standard
- Subcontractor
- ILC Industries Inc.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center
- Materials
- Glove: Rubber/neoprene compound
- Overglove: Leather
- Disconnect: Anodized aluminium
- Fittings: Nylon, aluminium, steel
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 27.9 x 11.4 x 10.2cm (11 x 4 1/2 x 4 in.)
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
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