Stewardess
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.
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
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