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 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-Uniforms: Civil
Physical Description
Flight attendant's poncho; orange tan polyester knit; orange white / orange tan braided tassle bottom; wide neck with plain border; long slash pockets in front; silk lining.
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mount): 92 × 1.5 × 84cm (3 ft. 1/4 in. × 9/16 in. × 2 ft. 9 1/16 in.)
3-D (Flat Storage): 82.5 × 94cm (2 ft. 8 1/2 in. × 3 ft. 1 in.)
Materials
Polyester
Plastic
Non-Magnetic Metal
Inventory Number
A19880528000
Credit Line
Donated by Nancy Matsui
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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