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Object Name: Glove, Left, IV, A7-L, Armstrong, Training
Smithsonian Record ID: edanmdm:nasm_A19781458000

	Object Name
	Glove, Left, IV, A7-L, Armstrong, Training

	Metadata Usage
	Not determined

	Guid
	http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9daa4f543-72a8-4ae2-9c75-d0ea835cb1c4

	Data Source
	National Air and Space Museum

	Manufacturer
	ILC Industries Inc.

	Astronaut
	Neil A. Armstrong

	Materials
	Glove: Neoprene/Rubber compound, nylon, aluminum, Velcro

	Materials
	Wrist: Beta cloth, rubber/neoprene compound

	Materials
	Wrist Bearing: Anodized aluminium

	Dimensions
	3-D: 22.9 x 12.7 x 10.5cm (9 x 5 x 4 1/8 in.)

	Summary
	These intra-vehicular gloves were made for and worn by astronaut Neil Armstrong for use during training sessions prior to his Apollo 11 mission in July 1969.

	Summary
	The training Intra-vehicular gloves were identical in shape and dimension to those worn during launch. They are constructed of a rubber/neoprene-compound bladder and dip molded from a cast of his hand. The interior has an inner core of nylon tricot. There is a section of convoluted material for ease of movement incorporated into the wrist with anodized aluminum connectors for attachment to the spacesuit. A finger-less glove restraint, designed to help maintain the glove's shape, is attached to the bladder at the wrist and enclosed the entire hand excluding the fingers and thumb.

	Summary
	NASA transferred these gloves to the museum in 1978.

	Long Description
	These Intra-vehicular gloves were made for and worn by astronaut Neil Armstrong for use during training sessions prior to his Apollo 11 mission in July 1969.

	Long Description
	The training Intra-vehicular gloves were identical in shape and dimension to those worn during launch, and are constructed of a rubber/neoprene-compound bladder, dip molded from a cast of his hand, the interior of which has an inner core of nylon tricot. There is a convoluted section for ease of movement incorporated into the wrist with anodized aluminum connectors for attachment to the spacesuit. A finger-less glove restraint, designed to help maintain the glove's shape, is attached to the bladder at the wrist and enclosed the entire hand excluding the fingers and thumb.

	Long Description
	NASA - Manned Spacecraft Center transferred these gloves to the museum in 1978.

	Country of Origin
	United States of America

	Credit Line
	Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center

	Inventory Number
	A19781458000

	Type
	PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear

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