Bottle, Toilet
Object number2018.27.10 a,b
Manufacturer
N/R Laboratories, Inc.
Datec. 1996
OriginCenterville, OH
MediumPlastic; Shampoo (see ingredients on bottle); Velcro; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Jay Apt
DescriptionNo-Rinse Shampoo bottle.
DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 6.5 × 2 in. (16.5 × 5.1 cm)InscriptionsSide has blue printed text "USED AND APPROVED IN THOUSANDS OF HOSPITALS".
Side has blue printed text "TRULY OUT OF THIS WORLD / No-Rinse Shampoo and No-Rinse Body Bath are / used by NASA's astronauts on all of their space / flights, and are available on all future missions".
MarksFront of bottle has blue printed text "N/R Laboratories / No-Rinse / Shampoo / ... / The Original / 8 fl oz (236.6 ml)".
Back has blue printed text "N/R Laboratories / No-Rinse / Shampoo / ... / DIRECTIONS / ... / INGREDIENTS: / ... / N/R LABORATORIES / 900 E. Franklin S...OH USA 45459 / ... / Made in U.S.A."; text is partially obscured by Velcro dots.
Underside has raised text "2 [inside recycling symbol] / HDPE / P 2" and superimposed illegible black printed text.
Historical NotesSTS-79 flown shampoo used by Jay Apt.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.
Previous owner
Dr. Jerome Apt III
Related institution
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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