Parachute Part [Parachute]

Object detail

Accession number

2018.21.6

Production period

1950s

Description

Parachute Part. White nylon parachute accessory. Green circular top with nylon forming a triangular shape which meets at the end with green fabric and white loop. Circular top reads "PART / NO. 53J[...]722 [...] / DATE / OF / MFG. SEP1959 / RELIANCE / MFG. CO. / TYPE.MA.1 / (circular stamp)". Metal spring-like device in interior. Fabric flares out in circle from top with 'ribs' sewn down nylon body.

Marks

PART / NO. 53J(?)722 [...] / DATE / OF / MFG. SEP1959 / RELIANCE / MFG. CO. / TYPE.MA.1 / (circular stamp) Stamped

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic/Nylon
Processed Material/Metal

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

1951
1953. Parachute Part [Parachute], 2018.21.6. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Parachute Parachute, Personnel Tools & Equipment for Communication Aerospace Transportation T&E Aerospace Transportation Accessories

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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