Manufactured by
Aerial Machine and Tool Corp., American, founded 1926
Owned by
Maj. Gen. Bolden, Charles F. Jr., American, born 1946
Date
2000
Medium
polyamide nylon, metal
Dimensions
On form: 28 1/4 × 16 × 12 in. (71.8 × 40.6 × 30.5 cm)
H x W (Flat): 31 1/2 × 19 in. (80 × 48.3 cm)
Caption
Charles F. Bolden graduated from the Naval Academy in 1968 and become a Marine Corps aviator, flying more than 100 combat missions over Southeast Asia. In 1980 he was selected a NASA astronaut and flew four space missions. Bolden was eventually appointed the 12th Administrator of NASA. He retired in 2003 as a major general.
Description
A green MA-2 style integrated torso harness worn by Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden Jr. The harness extends from the shoulders to the crotch and has a large zipper in the middle of the chest. The harness has two main quick release buckles, one at each shoulder. The harness also several other attachment and adjustment buckles and straps at the waist, thigh, and chest. The strap across the abdomen has [11/DOM/7-00/00] handwritten in black ink. At the top of the harness at the back of the neck is a rectangular yellow label with [BOLDEN] handwritten in black ink. There is a manufacturer's tag at the nape of the neck on the interior of the harness.
Place made
Meadows of Dan, Patrick County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Type
protective equipment
Topic
Aeronautics
Military
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden Jr., USMC (Ret)
Object number
2014.243.33
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd539f29e3e-08d0-4420-9174-116ed553d407

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