Print, Photographic

Print. Sepia-toned photographic print of a window display featuring men's footwear available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Images, with associated signage depict the, "Lasting, Inseaming, Leveling, Stitching, and The Craftsman," associated with the composition of shoes. Pairs of shoes, as well as the cutouts of soles, hand-sewn shanks and welts are also featured throughout the display. An image of the, "Cole Rood & Haan, Hand Made Shoe Factory is visible in the right foreground. Signage affixed to the rear of the display reads, "Another Quality Achievement, Hand Made Shoes, As a result of our ceaseless effort to provide our patrons with the finest apparel securable we have engaged the services of one of America's foremost makers of hand made shoes. We are able to exclusively offer them to you at an impressively low price. A representative, thoroughly conversant with finest imported leather, custom styles, and special lasts will assist you in making your sections. $12.50." Also, signage in the left foreground reads, "Another Quality Achievement… Hand Made Shoes, 'The Finest Shoes are Always Hand Made' $12.50, Men's Store, 2nd Floor - Woodward, The J.L. Hudson Co." The photographic sequence number, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "15972; Davis B. Hillmer."