Description
Large flown Skylab 4 (III) accessories bag, approximately 15.5 x 15, signed in black felt tip by the crew, “Ed Gibson, SPT,” “Jerry Carr, CDR,” and “Bill Pogue, PLT,” and flight-certified in black felt tip by Gibson, “Flown on Skylab III (SL–4), Nov. 16, 1973—Feb. 8, 1974.” Bag is constructed of Beta cloth, with a bottom gusset, 10.25″ in diameter, two eyelets along the opening and the original brown drawstring. The original sewn-on tag specifies: "Accessories Bag, P/N: SEB13100114–701, S/N: 1060, Mfg. By.: Welson & Co., Date of Mfg.: 11–13–68." A yellow “Temporary Parts Removal” tag is attached to the drawstring, identifying the bag as “Crew Equipment” and referencing its removal from the Skylab III Command Module ten days after its ocean recovery. In fine condition, with a tiny spot of discoloration. An uncommon and substantial storage bag. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli.
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