Print, Photographic

Print. Sepia-toned photographic print of a tableware exhibition held at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. The table in the foreground features a white linen table cloth, fine china, silver, and crystal stemware; four candlesticks are displayed around the floral centerpiece; name cards are visible at the top of each plate. A large buffet is visible behind the table and features a heavily ornamented silver tea and coffee service. Signage neighboring the table reads, "Formal Dinner, Palestine Women's Association, Represented by Mrs. Wm L. Stickley." Adjacent and neighboring tables also feature differing styles of tableware for differing occasions, represented by other ladies clubs. The photographic sequence number, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "14460; Davis B. Hillmer."