Lipstick
Object number2018.27.52 a,b
Manufacturer
A.H. Robins Company
Datec. 1994
OriginRichmond, VA
MediumPlastic; Lip balm (see object for ingredients); Paper; Velcro; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Jay Apt
DescriptionTube of ChapStick brand lip balm.DimensionsLength x Diameter (a,b together): 2.563 × 0.625 in. (6.5 × 1.6 cm)Length x Diameter (a): 2.375 × 0.625 in. (6 × 1.6 cm)
Length x Diameter (b): 0.625 × 0.625 in. (1.6 × 1.6 cm)
Marks(a)
Black label around side of tube has text including the twice repeated "ChapStick / LIP BALM / HELPS HEALING AND PREVENTION OF DRY, / CHAPPED, SUN AND WINDBURNED LIPS." as well as ingredients and maker information that is mostly obscured by the two Velcro pieces.
Black text on underside of rear dial "N086".
Historical NotesSTS-59 flown lip balm used by Jay Apt.
Previous owner
Dr. Jerome Apt III
Related institution
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
On View
Not on view
