Print, Photographic

Print. (2 Copies.) Black and white photographic print of a window display advertising family room furniture and interior decoration at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. A father, son, and the family dog are depicted in the window; the young boy sits on a circular upholstered ottoman in front of the fireplace. The mantle features several trophies, candle sticks, and other trinkets. The father, stands in front of the television and radio unit and appears to be talking to his son. A leather upholstered club chair is featured next to the television and in front of a drapery covered window. A tackle box rests on the floor between the father and son. Mounted into the right wall behind the boy is a firearm display case. Signage in front of the television/radio component reads, "Hudson's and House & Garden say: Live as well as you Look, Indulge your flair for the dramatic but let your taste pervade your whole scheme of living, Gee, Dad, we sure have fun in our new gun and tackle room, Studio of Interior Decoration, 8th Floor, Woodward, Section E." A copy of House & Garden magazine is visible on the floor in front of the sign. A smaller sign right of the large sign reads, "You are invited to attend our dramatic 'Live as well as you LOOK' Home Fashion Show, Mr. Richard Dillon of House & Garden, Guest Commentator, October 13, 14, 15, 2:30 o'clock, 8th Floor, Section C." The date, photographic sequence number, company name, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "10-10-49; 23920-5x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."