Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display featuring ladies evening gowns available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Three female mannequins are featured in the living room setting dressed in three differing styles of evening gowns; the left mannequin is adorned in a spaghetti strap dress with a sweetheart neckline, and chiffon gown, she holds a fur cape in her left hand. The right two mannequins are both wearing floor-length gowns, the central mannequin is adorned in a solid color gown with straps and off-the-shoulder sleeves, a large floral embellishment adorns the top of the dress. The far right dress features a soft floral pattern, light color, rushing at the waist, and camp sleeves. A male mannequin dressed in a tuxedo is standing at the center of the display holding open the door. Christmas decorations ornament the display. Signage reads, "It's Christmas Time at Hudson's, Home for the Holidates, Gay Formal Reserved for Gala Occasions… Evening Shop, Sixth Floor… Gratiot." The photographic sequence number is printed on the bottom of the recto, "17763-3x."