• One stewardess uniform, styled on a mannequin. The uniform consists of a red sombrero and brown blouse.
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    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 (pictured, back right) along with miniskirts and go-go boots.
    Gift of Air California through Nancy Matsui

  • One stewardess uniform, styled on a mannequin. The uniform consists of a red sombrero and brown blouse.

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