Poncho, Flight Attendant, Air California

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Poncho, Flight Attendant, Air California

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.

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

Smithsonian Institution

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