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Set, Flatware

Object number2018.27.43 a-e

Datec. 1992

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 × 1 in. (17.1 × 3.8 × 2.5 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (b): 6 × 1.25 × 813 in. (15.2 × 3.2 × 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 × 75 × 0.375 in. (16.2 × 190.5 × 1 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (e): 8.25 × 3.5 × 0.5 in. (21 × 8.9 × 1.3 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 faint black ink at one end "47".
Marks(a)
Engraved text on reverse of handle neck "Community STAINLESS".
Number engraved on back of handle at base end "386".

(b)
Engraved text on reverse of handle neck "Community STAINLESS".
Number engraved on back of handle at base end "386".

(c)
Engraved text on reverse of handle neck "Community STAINLESS".
Number engraved on back of handle at base end "386".

(d)
Number engraved on proper right side of handle at base end "386".
Historical NotesSTS-47 flown silverware used by Jay Apt. Each crewmember is assigned a color to identify onboard items, such as each piece of silverware. Green identifies Mission Specialist 2, the Flight Engineer, Jay Apt on STS-37.

Previous owner Dr. Jerome Apt III

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