Manufacturer:

Pacific Plantronics, Inc.  Search this

Materials:

Cap: Nylon/Polyester knit, Teflon fabric

Contains no earphones

Dimensions:

Approximate: 10 1/2in. x 9in. x 9in. (26.67 x 22.86 x 22.86cm)

Type:

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Communications Gear

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Summary:

This communications carrier is a replica of those used during the Apollo era, and was affectionately known as the "Snoopy Cap" from its resemblance to a famous cartoon character of the era.

It was constructed of an elastic center portion with Teflon fabric sides containing the communications equipment and mouthpiece. It fastened beneath the chin and was worn through the launch sequence, while in the lunar module, and on the lunar surface.

Transferred from NASA to the Museum in 1976.

Credit Line:

Donated by the David Clark Company, Inc.

Inventory Number:

A19760749000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

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EDAN-URL:

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