Lipstick
Object number2018.27.15 a,b
Manufacturer
A.H. Robins Company
Datec. 1996
OriginRichmond, VA
MediumPlastic; Lip balm (see object for ingredients); Paper; Velcro; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Jay Apt
DescriptionTube of ChapStick brand lip balm.DimensionsLength x Diameter (a,b together): 2.563 × 0.625 in. (6.5 × 1.6 cm)Length x Diameter (a): 2.375 × 0.625 in. (6 × 1.6 cm)
Length x Diameter (b): 0.625 × 0.625 in. (1.6 × 1.6 cm)
Marks(a)
Black label around side of tube has text including the twice repeated "ChapStick / LIP BALM / HELPS HEALING AND PREVENTION OF DRY, / CHAPPED, SUN AND WINDBURNED LIPS." as well as "CONTAINS [ingredients] / CONSUMER PRODUCTS DIVISION, A.H. ROBINS COMPANY / RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23220".
Black text on underside of rear dial "P014".
Historical NotesSTS-79 flown lip balm 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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