Eyeglasses
Object number2018.27.108 a,b
Manufacturer
Randolph Engineering, Inc.
OriginUnited States
MediumMetal; Plastic; Leather; Fabric; Paper; Adhesive tape; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Jay Apt
DescriptionEyeglasses with eyewear case.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a - folded): 2.063 × 5.438 × 0.75 in. (5.2 × 13.8 × 1.9 cm)Height x Width x Depth (a - unfolded): 1.688 × 5.5 × 5.5 in. (4.3 × 14 × 14 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (b): 7 × 3.375 × 1.125 in. (17.8 × 8.6 × 2.9 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Handwritten text in black ink on inside of proper left temple "ASC/ENT" and inside proper right temple "APT [illegible]".
(b)
Back has white paper label with printed black text "APT - BACKUP ENTRY".
Marks(a)
Engraved text inside both temples "5 1/2 RANDOLPH ENG. USA".
Engraved text on underside of crossbar "R.E."
Historical NotesFlown eyeglasses and eyewear case used by Jay Apt as a spare pair on Shuttle Mission STS-47 for the deorbit, entry, and landing phase of the mission, during which he was the Flight Engineer.
Previous owner
Dr. Jerome Apt III
Related institution
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
On View
Not on view
Randolph Engineering, Inc.
Randolph Engineering, Inc.
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