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Object Name: Glove, IV, Left, Weitz, Skylab 2
Smithsonian Record ID: edanmdm:nasm_A19761196001

	Object Name
	Glove, IV, Left, Weitz, Skylab 2

	Metadata Usage
	Not determined

	Guid
	http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96a4aa8fd-c51f-45b4-8cf9-0891ba3550fd

	Data Source
	National Air and Space Museum

	Manufacturer
	ILC Industries Inc.

	Astronaut
	Paul J. Weitz

	Materials
	Glove: Rubber/neoprene compound

	Materials
	Wrist Bearing: Anodized aluminum--blue

	Dimensions
	3-D: 25.4 x 12.7 x 10.2cm (10 x 5 x 4 in.)

	Summary
	This intra-vehicular glove is part of the pair made for and worn by astronaut Paul Weitz, Pilot of the Skylab 1 mission launched in November, 1973. Skylab 1 was the third manned and second Skylab mission.

	Summary
	It is 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.

	Summary
	NASA transferred the glove to the National Air and Space Museum in 1976.

	Long Description
	This intra-vehicular glove is part of the pair made for and worn by astronaut Paul Weitz, Pilot of the Skylab 1 mission launched in November, 1973. Skylab 1 was the third manned and second Skylab mission.

	Long Description
	It is 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 transferred the glove to the National Air and Space Museum in 1976.

	Country of Origin
	United States of America

	Credit Line
	Transferred from NASA - Johnson Space Center

	Inventory Number
	A19761196001

	Type
	PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear

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