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Introduced on Valentine’s Day 1975, Pan American World Airways' new mix-and-match uniform was designed by multiple Academy Award-winning costumer Edith Head (1897–1981). This versatile uniform in polyester consists of a long-line cardigan-style jacket. Worn until 1980, it offered a slacks option, as well as a tunic with long sleeve blouse. Head incorporated Pan Am’s Universe Design motif seen on the belt buckle, scarf, and in the top-stitching on the felt slouch hat designed by Frank Olive (1929–1995). Image: Pan American World Airways flight attendants, Lora Reed Ford, Debbie Porter, and Vicky Hughes, 1978. Gift of World Wings International. 2012.155.003.019 This image was posted on July 18, 2018.

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Pan American Airways. It is related to Pan American World Airways (the company) .