Digital Collection
1982.144.993

Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display advertising Hudson's brand refrigerators sold at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Two differing styles of refrigerators are featured on either side of the display; signage between the appliances reads, "1948, Refrigeration Show, 36 Models, 6 Makes, Hudson." Also, signage neighbors the refrigerators on the left and right sides, the left refrigerator signage reads, "Hudson's 1948 Refrigeration Show, Hudson Model 738s, -7.18 Cubic Food Capacity, -Tilt Type Vegetable Bin, -Generous Size Meat Chest and Hydrator, $199.95, Major Appliances, Tenth Floor." Signage neighboring the refrigerator on the right reads, "Hudson's 1948 Refrigeration Show, Hudson Model ASD 798, -7.01 Cubic Foot Capacity, -Full Width Freezer, -Roller Bearing Storage Drawer, $259.95, Major Appliances, Tenth Floor." Signage in the central foreground of the display reads, "See the 'New Look' in Refrigerators for '48! Hudson's 1948 Refrigeration Show, April 12 through 24, See 36 Models of 6 Leading Makes, Take Advantage of This Showing in Our Modern New MAJOR APPLIANCE SECTION, on the Tenth Floor." The date, photographic sequence number, company name, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "4-24-48; 23557-7x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."

Date
1948
Collection
Print Size
8.1875" x 10.0625"
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