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Boot, Left, Mercury, Shepard, MR-3
Object Details
- Summary
- The Mercury boots were lightweight, nylon-fabric boots with tennis-shoe-type soles. Manufactured by the B.F. Goodrich Company, they were lightweight and flexible.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Inventory Number
- A19770563004
- Astronaut
- Alan B. Shepard Jr.
- Manufacturer
- B. F. Goodrich Co.
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear
- Materials
- Upper: Aluminized nylon, polyester, brass
- Sole: Rubber
- Dimensions
- Clothing: 30.5 x 11.4 x 21.6cm (12 in. x 4 1/2 in. x 8 1/2 in.)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
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- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Location
- National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
- Exhibition
- Destination Moon
- Record ID
- nasm_A19770563004
- Usage
- Not determined
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