Shirt, Polo
Object number2018.27.36
Manufacturer
Lands' End
Datec. 1996
OriginPeru
MediumCotton; Plastic
Credit LineGift of Jay Apt
DescriptionCotton long-sleeve polo shirt.DimensionsHeight x Width (Width between shoulder seams): 29.25 × 21 in. (74.3 × 53.3 cm)InscriptionsBlue embroidered text over proper left chest "Endeavour / Spacelab-J".
Embroidered mission emblem over proper left breast has gray text "STS / 79 / SHUTTLE-MNP"; "N" is in reverse.
Handwritten ink text inside collar at back center above maker label "AP D1"; ink is faded and difficult to read.
MarksMaker label and tag inside collar at back: label has text "LANDS' END / DIRECT MERCHANTS"; and tag has silver text on front "MEN'S / REGULAR / M / 38-40 / 100% COTTON / MADE IN PERU..." and reverse has care instructions.
Historical NotesSTS-79 flown polo shirt worn by Jay Apt. This shirt was worn by Jay Apt during the on-orbit portrait photograph taken of the STS-79 and Mir crews, NASA photo STS079-349-022.
Previous owner
Dr. Jerome Apt III
Related institution
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
On View
Not on view
c. 1991
