Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of an interior display at the J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. A female mannequin, dressed in sunglasses, a black and white checked suit, and a head scarf stands adjacent to a sign for the canoe pageant, also a black and white stripped dress, luggage, handbag and shoes. Signage adjacent to the mannequin and below the suitcase reads, "To celebrate a century of nationhood, Canada is holding a year-long birthday party, featuring a wealth of special events. Famous Canadian and international companies are on tour with top-flight theatrical and musical productions, The historical and cultural heritage of Canada and her people is recalled in pageantry, song and dance." Also signage in the foreground of the retail display reads, "Hudson's and Mademoiselle present Celanese Fashion Fibers, enjoy the sights and festivities in young, fresh, new pared-down shapes for fun dressing." The photographic sequence number, company name, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "20778-22x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."