Lot 28
MATERIAL SAMPLE OF SKYLAB'S FLIGHT COVERALLS USED FOR ALL THREE MANNED FLIGHTS
Skylab Inflight Clothing Material.
Skylab Inflight Clothing Material.
20 July 2016, 13:00 EDT
New YorkSold for US$400 inc. premium
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MATERIAL SAMPLE OF SKYLAB'S FLIGHT COVERALLS
USED FOR ALL THREE MANNED FLIGHTS
Skylab Inflight Clothing Material. A segment of Durette® cloth material, approximately one inch square. Mounted onto an 11 x 8 inch display certificate with image of Astronaut Alan Bean wearing his Durette® jacket during his SL-3 mission. Sample number 757 of 2500.
The certificate reads in part: "The attached sample is Durette,® the Monsanto Company's trademark for its modified aromatic polyamide. It is characterized by low flammability, comfort, durability, and ease of fabrication. Durette® was used as the primary material in the Skylab inflight clothing which included jackets, pants, boots, and gloves."
Skylab Inflight Clothing Material. A segment of Durette® cloth material, approximately one inch square. Mounted onto an 11 x 8 inch display certificate with image of Astronaut Alan Bean wearing his Durette® jacket during his SL-3 mission. Sample number 757 of 2500.
The certificate reads in part: "The attached sample is Durette,® the Monsanto Company's trademark for its modified aromatic polyamide. It is characterized by low flammability, comfort, durability, and ease of fabrication. Durette® was used as the primary material in the Skylab inflight clothing which included jackets, pants, boots, and gloves."