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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 on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

America by Air
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil Physical Description Flight attendant's coat; orange polyester knit; double breasted; waist length; 4 gold buttons front; long sleeves with plain cuffs. Dimensions Clothing (On Mannequin): 38 × 44 × 18cm (14 15/16 × 17 5/16 × 7 1/16 in.)
Other (Sleeve Length): 55.5cm (21 7/8 in.)
 Materials Synthetic Fiber Fabrics (Including Polyester)
Copper Alloy
Uncharacterized Thread
 Inventory Number A19880527000 Credit Line Donated by Nancy Matsui Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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