Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display featuring interior home furnishings and a smartly dressed man at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Furnishings featured in the display include an upholstered arm chair, nested end table with illuminated lamp and a desk which the mannequin sits at. The mannequin is adorned in a suit and tie, and holds a measuring tape in his hand. A framed landscape portrait is affixed to the rear of the display. Signage in the central foreground reads, "Setting Designed by Iris Shellenbarger, Studio of Interior Decoration, 8th Floor, Section E; Highlights from the MENS STORE, First and Second Floors." Also, larger signage directly behind the foreground sign reads, "Hudson's and House & Garden Say: 'Live as well as you Look, ____But let us pervade your whole scheme of living, ___ and modern design, Home office quarters' at home; Studio of Interior Decoration, 8th Floor, Woodward, Section E." A copy of 'House and Garden' magazine is visible on the floor of the display. Small signage right of the publication reads, "You are invited to attend our dramatic, 'Live as well as you LOOK' Home Fashion Show, Mr. Richard Dillon of House & Garden, guest commentator, October 13, 14, 15, 2:30 o'clock, 8th Floor, Section C ." The date, photographic sequence number, company name, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "10-10-49; 23920-8x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."