Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display featuring ladies summer daytime fashions available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Three female mannequins are featured in the window, and each is dressed for daytime activities; the left mannequin is featured wearing sandals, shorts, blouse, and day coat, she also features a head scarf and handbag. The center mannequin is wearing a rushed, floral-patterned bathing suit, and holds a handbag in her right hand; the right mannequin is featured in a skort and blouse combination, she too is wearing sunglasses and holds a basket in her right hand. A charcoal grill, beach towel and copies of, "Mademoiselle" magazine accompany the mannequins in the display. Signage in the right foreground reads, "Hudson's and Mademoiselle focus their attention on suburbia, the good life, backyard or beach… pick a perfect setting for Picnic Fun, fun-inspired togs that literally soak up the sun… show you off to your best advantage, Beach and Play Clothes Shop_5th Floor, Woodward… Section E." The photographic sequence number, company name, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "20056-4x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."