Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display advertising a furnished sun room and interior decoration at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. A female mannequin sits in a metal ornamented chair, with a leaf pattern and gingham upholstered cushion, dressed in daywear, at a corresponding ornamented metal and glass desk, with her stationery laid out, and illuminated and vase of ivy. An upholstered club chair and end table are visible behind the woman. Signage in the left foreground reads, "Hudson's and House & Garden say: Live as well as you Look, indulge in your flair for the dramatic but let your taste pervade your while scheme of living, our old sunroom is now my favorite, 'plan for the day room, Studio of Interior Decoration, 8th Floor, Woodward, …Section C." A copy of House & Garden magazine is visible in front of the larger sign. A smaller sign to the right 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; 23920-14x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."