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Eyeglasses

Object number2018.27.20 a-c

Manufacturer Randolph Engineering, Inc.

Manufacturer Croakies

Datec. 1996

OriginUnited States

OriginJackson Hole, WY

MediumMetal; Plastic; Leather; Felt; Paper; Adhesive tape; Velcro; Adhesive; Neoprene

Credit LineGift of Jay Apt

DescriptionEyeglasses with eyewear case and eyewear retainer.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a - folded): 1.875 × 5.375 × 1.25 in. (4.8 × 13.7 × 3.2 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (a - unfolded): 1.75 × 5.375 × 5.75 in. (4.4 × 13.7 × 14.6 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (b): 7 × 3.5 × 1.25 in. (17.8 × 8.9 × 3.2 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (c): 14.75 × 0.75 × 0.25 in. (37.5 × 1.9 × 0.6 cm)
Marks(a)
Engraved text inside proper right temple "5 1/2 RANDOLPH ENG. USA" and inside proper left temple "RANDOLPH 140 MM 23K GP".

Engraved text on underside of crossbar "R/E USA" and bridge "AF-52 [square] 20".

(c)
White printed text on one side at center "CROAKIES / U.S. Patent No. 4133604 / JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING / MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesSTS-79 flown eyeglasses, eyewear case, and eyewear retainer used by Jay Apt. Jay Apt generally used the eyewear retainer only during launch, landing, and spacewalks. The eyeglasses stayed on very well in microgravity without a ‘Croakie’.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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