Cover, Glider, Forward Fuselage

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Physical Description
Tie-on cover used to shield cockpit and forward fuselage from the elements; the outside layer is leather chamois and the inner linning is made do synthetic felt; there are 3 tie-loops on the left side and 3 fabric straps attached to the right side.
Credit Line
Gift of Robert Harris and Susan Rothermund
Inventory Number
A19970459000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
CRAFT-Miscellaneous
Materials
Natural Fabric, synthetic fabric
Dimensions
Approximate: 10.16 x 304.8 x 101.6cm (4in. x 10ft x 3ft 4in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19970459000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv98d981672-78bf-45de-b2d1-1d7c91bf2d9a
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