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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-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

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply
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