Set, Flatware
Set, Flatware
Set, Flatware

Set, Flatware

Object number2018.27.5 a-e
Datec. 1996
MediumStainless steel; Paper; Adhesive; Plastic; Ink; Velcro
Credit LineGift of Jay Apt
DescriptionSet of stainless steel flatware including tablespoon, teaspoon, fork, knife, and plastic storage bag. DimensionsLength x Width x Depth (a): 6.75 × 1.5 × 1 in. (17.1 × 3.8 × 2.5 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (b): 6 × 1.25 × 0.75 in. (15.2 × 3.2 × 1.9 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (c): 6.5 × 1 × 0.75 in. (16.5 × 2.5 × 1.9 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (d): 6.375 × 0.625 × 0.375 in. (16.2 × 1.6 × 1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (e): 5.5 × 8 × 0.125 in. (14 × 20.3 × 0.3 cm)
Inscriptions(a-c)
Each utensil has engraved text on front of handle "SHUTTLE".

(a-d)
Utensil has engraved text on proper left side of handle "SHUTTLE".

(e)
Rectangular white label on front at top has handwritten text in black ink "Used by Jay Apt / Flown on STS-79".
Marks(a)
Engraved text on reverse of handle neck "Community STAINLESS".

(b)
Engraved text on reverse of handle neck "Community STAINLESS".

(c)
Engraved text on reverse of handle neck "Community STAINLESS".

(e)
Rectangular white label on front at top has printed text "UTENSIL KIT ASSY / P/N SED48100152-305".
Historical NotesSTS-79 flown silverware used by Jay Apt. Each crewmember is assigned a color to identify onboard items, such as each piece of silverware. Blue identifies Mission Specialist 1, Jay Apt on STS-79.Label TextFlown objects from STS-79, 1996: Name badge and Mission patch from STS-79 Beef jerky and Stelutsa dessert (Russian) packets Fork, knife, teaspoon, and tablespoon Personal items, shampoo, comb, brush, toothbrush, Crest toothpaste deodorant, chap stick, nail clippers, clips, glasses, case, and eyewear container, used by Jay Apt aboard STS-79 Apt’s fourth and final mission, STS-79 on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, included docking with the Russian space station Mir to deliver equipment, supplies and relief personnel. Notice the Velcro on these flown objects designed to keep them tethered in the weightlessness of space.
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