Digital Collection
1982.144.485

Print, Photographic

Print. (2 Copies.) Black and white photographic print of a window display at The J.L. Hudson Company Store. Cans of Berry Brothers Paint are featured throughout the display; images of fighter aircraft are affixed to the rear wall and also featured in the foreground including accompanying signage in the lower right corner of the display, which reads, "Our government has placed the stamp of approval on products manufactured by Berry Brothers Detroit. These famous fighters and bombers are finished with primers, lacquers and enamels made by this very well-known firm, Berry Brothers." Also, signage in the central foreground adjacent to an image of a fighter plane reads, "Do-it-Yourself, Berry Brothers Famous Products, To Beautify Your Home, Long-lasting, High quality, Maximum Protection, Easy To Apply, Tenth Floor, Farmer." Also, affixed signage in the lower foreground reads, "Buy U.S. War Savings Bonds, Immediate Delivery, WAR BONDS, 11th Floor, Woodward, Section D." The photographic sequence number is printed on the bottom right corner of the recto, "18826."

Date
c. 1943
Year Range From
1941
Year Range To
1945
Collection
Print Size
8.1875" x 10.0625"
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