Set, Flatware
Object number2018.27.42 a-e
Datec. 1991
MediumStainless steel; Paper; Adhesive; Plastic; Ink; Velcro
Credit LineGift of Jay Apt
DescriptionSet of stainless steel flatware including tablespoon, teaspoon, fork, knife, and plastic storage bag.
DimensionsLength x Width x Depth (a): 6.75 × 1.5 × 0.875 in. (17.1 × 3.8 × 2.2 cm)Length x Width x Depth (b): 6 × 1.188 × 813 in. (15.2 × 3 × 2065 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (c): 6.5 × 1 × 0.688 in. (16.5 × 2.5 × 1.7 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (d): 6.375 × 0.75 × 0.375 in. (16.2 × 1.9 × 1 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (e): 8.5 × 3.75 × 0.875 in. (21.6 × 9.5 × 2.2 cm)
Inscriptions(a-c)
Each utensil has engraved text on front of handle "SHUTTLE".
(d)
Engraved text on proper left side of handle "SHUTTLE".
(e)
Handwritten text in black ink at one end "STS-37".
Marks(a)
Engraved text on reverse of handle neck "Community STAINLESS".
Number engraved on back of handle at base end "314".
(b)
Engraved text on reverse of handle neck "Community STAINLESS".
Number engraved on back of handle at base end "314".
(c)
Engraved text on reverse of handle neck "Community STAINLESS".
Number engraved on back of handle at base end "314".
(d)
Number engraved on proper right side of handle at base end "314".
Historical NotesSTS-37 flown silverware used by Jay Apt. Each crewmember is assigned a color to identify onboard items, such as each piece of silverware. Orange identifies Mission Specialist 3, Jay Apt on STS-37.
Previous owner
Dr. Jerome Apt III
Related institution
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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