Gloves, Flight Attendant, Air California

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Physical Description
Flight attendant's gloves; white cloth dress.
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
A19880533000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Handwear
Materials
Synthetic Fiber Fabric
Dimensions
Clothing (Each): 22 × 9cm (8 11/16 × 3 9/16 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
America by Air
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19880533000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97e44196b-6522-48df-831b-f69240ed89c3
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