Russell S. Colley's Display Mercury Spacesuit (37x12") Russell Colley designed of the Mercury space suit. This spacesuit was made for Mr. Colley's personal use at speaking engagements with school/community groups, where he spoke about his development of the Mercury spacesuit. This space suit model is authentic in material and fabrication, has the same detailing as the Mercury spacesuit and was sewn by the same 5 women who made all of the Mercury spacesuits.

 

The model features aluminized nylon material, heavy-duty zippers, nylon webbing, straps and laces, an authentic NASA patch (trimmed), a metal helmet with a B.F. Goodrich decal on the reverse that is attached by a continuous zipper, fingerless gloves and silver-painted child's shoes. At some point a ventriloquists' puppet named Horace Power (a play on the word "horsepower") was made for and fitted into the spacesuit. "Horace" is designed for remote operation and voice transmission so that he could "answer" questions put to him while on exhibit.

 

The puppet is included with the suit. This suit and its model are in fine condition.