Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of an interior view of a series of stairs leading to lower floors at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. A dress form featuring a floral patterned dress is displayed on the lading of the staircase; two other ladies dresses are also visible on the staircase. The Children's Department is visible at the bottom of the stairs. Signage hanging from the ceiling reads, "Hudson's Basement Store, 20th Birthday Sale." Also, floral designs are affixed to the pilasters, and perimeter. Signage affixed to the central pilaster reads, "These Departments on Lower Floor: Silks, Woolens, Wash Goods, Cottons, Linens, Bedding, Curtains, Draperies, Floor Coverings, Lamps, Shades, Notions, Patterns, Gift Novelties, Wash Dresses, Negligées, Paint, Wall Paper, Infants Wearables, Children's Wearables, Women's Shoes, Girls' and Boys' Shoes, Fountain Lunch Room." The photographer's name is printed on the bottom of the recto, "Davis B. Hillmer."