Comb, Hair
Object number2018.27.12
Manufacturer
Swedish Crown
Datec. 1996
OriginSweden
MediumMetal
Credit LineGift of Jay Apt
DescriptionChrome metal hair comb.
DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 0.813 × 6.75 × 0.125 in. (2.1 × 17.1 × 0.3 cm)MarksText engraved at center of one side "SWEDISH [crown logo] CROWN / HANDMADE IN SWEDEN".
Other side has number inscribed at center "265".
Historical NotesSTS-79 flown hair comb 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
On View
Not on view
1968-2001
Schul-Sons
1941-1953
Raymond Laboratories Inc.
Continental Hair Products, Inc.
c.1830