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Materials:
Polyester
Plastic
Non-Magnetic Metal
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.)
Type:
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil
Country of Origin:
United States of America
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.
Summary:
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
Credit Line:
Donated by Nancy Matsui
Inventory Number:
A19880528000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv959c2d2bf-b5eb-4920-9072-81240168b4d7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19880528000