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Topic: Displaying a space shuttle TMG glove
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garymilgrom Member Posts: 1966 From: Atlanta, GA Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 03-05-2013 05:45 AM
I recently acquired an unflown TMG glove of the type used early in the space shuttle program (thanks Rick). I generally like to leave artifacts in the open so they can be handled but this seemed to call for something else. I used an acrylic box with a mirror back to display the piece. It was hard to photograph with the mirror so I removed the cover for some of the photos.With cover and mirror backing: Without cover: Patches inside display: |
Rick Mulheirn Member Posts: 4167 From: England Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 03-05-2013 07:33 AM
Superb item very nicely displayed Gary. Glad I was able to "lend a hand"! Would not have happened without the help of a certain Bostonian friend who had. "a hand in it" too. |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 03-05-2013 10:30 AM
Gary, a very handsome display. Out of curiosity, does your glove have an ILC label inside and if so, can you share the date of manufacture? I ask because I also have a TMG layer glove, manufactured in 1985, which appears to be of different construction than yours — which may also have to do with its size. The most obvious difference is the color of the palm (yellow versus orange). |
GACspaceguy Member Posts: 2474 From: Guyton, GA Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 03-05-2013 10:46 AM
Wow! A great item and a great display. I have to hand it to you I am envious. |
Charlie16 Member Posts: 494 From: Italy Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 03-07-2013 06:50 AM
Gary very nice display! |
328KF Member Posts: 1234 From: Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 03-07-2013 11:36 AM
Great display of a nice item. Wasn't the EVA Systems patch designed for the Constellation program? |
garymilgrom Member Posts: 1966 From: Atlanta, GA Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 03-08-2013 06:41 AM
Sorry 328 I don't know the answer to your question.Can anyone help me figure out the background of this glove? There are two labels inside. The first does not have a date leading me to think this may be a display or similar unused item from ILC. The like-new condition seems to agree with this. But further in almost at the fingers is a second label with a mfg. date of 9/79. Any help appreciated. |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 03-08-2013 06:48 AM
quote: Originally posted by 328KF: Wasn't the EVA Systems patch designed for the Constellation program?
It was; the logo is specific to the Constellation spacesuit development effort and I believe was retired with the end of that program. |
garymilgrom Member Posts: 1966 From: Atlanta, GA Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 03-08-2013 07:03 AM
Ooops! Thanks for the Constellation patch info guys, I guess I'll have to get a 5-star version of the other patch for the display. |
328KF Member Posts: 1234 From: Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 03-08-2013 09:35 AM
One other question Gary... I recall seeing some photos of older shuttle EVA gloves that had the flap over the top of the hand with a strap underneath to attach a wristwatch. Does yours have this feature?There are no photos of shuttle EV crewmen wearing watches, and these days the entire thing is choreographed from inside so there is no need. I was always curious if they did wear them on the early flights, just hidden under the thermal covering. Thanks. |
garymilgrom Member Posts: 1966 From: Atlanta, GA Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 03-08-2013 11:30 AM
Yes this glove has a flap that could be used as you describe. Thanks for that info. |
Rick Mulheirn Member Posts: 4167 From: England Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 03-08-2013 12:13 PM
Below the Kevlar palm of Gary's glove is a velcro secured "cover" that wraps around the cuff of the TMG.Originally there were plans for an optional thermal mitten that was attached at the bottom of the wrist and could be folded back onto the lower arm when not in use and this "cover" would fold over it and keep it out of the way. Later designs of the glove did away with the optional mitten and the TMG glove changed accordingly. This probably accounts for the differing construction when compared with Robert's later example. |
joe bruce Member Posts: 129 From: Spokane, WA U.S.A. Registered: Nov 2004
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posted 03-08-2013 09:37 PM
Does your glove look like this on the back side? This is the back side of mine. The palm of mine is really beat up.
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crl848 Member Posts: 10 From: London, UK Registered: Nov 2010
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posted 03-11-2013 05:00 AM
Hi Gary, may I ask if this is a custom made or off the shelf box for your glove? |
garymilgrom Member Posts: 1966 From: Atlanta, GA Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 03-11-2013 06:07 AM
Joe: My glove does have the half oval "knuckle cover" like yours. You can just see it in the reflection of the top photo. However the velcro securing the larger wrist flap is different - I'll photograph it later.crl: I purchased a stock acrylic case online. Click here to visit the website I used. |
Gilbert Member Posts: 1328 From: Carrollton, GA USA Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 03-12-2013 10:54 AM
Very nice artifact and display, Gary. |