Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a large home appliance display at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Automatic washers and electric clothes dryers are featured, and include differing brands, makes and models from Maytag, Hamilton, Speed Queen, and DeLuxe. Visible in the right foreground is a Hudson's brand Automatic washer with portions removed allowing for the mechanical components to be visible to the buyer. Signage below the washer reads, "HUDSON Automatic Washer, gentle, thorough agitator action, complete over-flow rinsing with spray rinsing mean no lint or scum is left in clothes, fluid drive prolongs washer life, $278.20, See a Demonstration Now!" Refrigerators are visible in the background. The photographic sequence number, company name, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "25358-x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."