Digital Collection
1982.144.961

Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display featuring Bug-A-Boo insect spray available at Demery's Department Store. Cans of Bug-a-boo insect repellent and packages of Bug-a-boo Moth Crystals are visible on the left and right sides of the window display. Signage above the insect spray reads "Put an End to…Household Pests. Kill them Safe and Speedy, Bug-A-Boo, The Super Insect Spray." Also, signage moth crystal display reads, "Prevent Moth Damage, No Mothball Odor." A female mannequin, dressed in daywear, and an apron holds an insect repellant spray gun, and appears to be spraying toward a cartoon bug affixed to the rear of the display. Signage in the central foreground reads, "Demonstration and Display of Bug-A-Boo & Tavern Products, Housewares, Downstairs, Demery's." The photographic sequence number, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "22093-x; Davis B. Hillmer."

Date
1940s
Collection
Print Size
8.1875" x 10.0625"
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