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Air California, 1960s
Air California introduced Mexican-inspired designs that were meant to reflect California’s Spanish heritage, but which also incorporated 1960s fashions. Thus, flight attendants ended up wearing sombreros and capes along with miniskirts and go-go boots.
Gift of Air California through Nancy Matsui
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories
Physical Description
Flight attendant's belt; 14 metal discs, 2in. in diameter; belt represents airliner's sunburst logo.
Dimensions
3-D: 99 × 4 × 1cm (39 × 1 9/16 × 3/8 in.) Materials
Gold Plating
Iron Alloy
Nickle Alloy Inventory Number
A19880531000
Credit Line
Donated by Nancy Matsui
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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