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Clip

Object number2018.27.17

Manufacturer Hunt Manufacturing Company

Datec. 1996

OriginStatesville, NC

MediumMetal; Velcro; Paper; Adhesive

Credit LineGift of Jay Apt

DescriptionChrome metal bulldog clip. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 1.438 × 1.188 × 0.813 in. (3.7 × 3 × 2.1 cm)
MarksEngraved text on both sides of mouth "BOSTON CLIP No1 / HUNT MFG. CO. / STATESVILLE, N.C."; blue adhesive dot partially obscures text on both sides.
Historical NotesSTS-79 flown clip used by Jay Apt. These clips were used to anchor checklists, teleprinter paper, and cue cards to Velcro strips placed throughout the Space Shuttle. The blue dot identifies that this clip belonged to Mission Specialist 1, Jay Apt’s designation 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.

Previous owner Dr. Jerome Apt III

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