Toothbrush
Object number2018.27.56
Manufacturer
The Gillette Company
(1901 - 2005)
Datec. 1994
MediumPlastic; Nylon
Credit LineGift of Jay Apt
DescriptionYellow Oral-B brand toothbrush.DimensionsLength x Width x Depth: 6.25 × 0.563 × 0.688 in. (15.9 × 1.4 × 1.7 cm)MarksRaised text on front of handle "Oral-B 40".
Historical NotesSTS-59 flown toothbrush used by Jay Apt. It was difficult to clean a toothbrush on the Space Shuttle, since the only running water was dispensed through a nozzle used to rehydrate drinks and food.
Previous owner
Dr. Jerome Apt III
Related institution
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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