Print, Photographic
Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display featuring ladies tailored suiting available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Two female mannequins are featured in the display; both are dressed in pin-striped suits, which include calf-length skirts, jackets, and overcoats. Also, the ladies are accessorized with birdcage hats, broaches, gloves, and footwear. The ladies are displayed standing atop foliage and neighboring a leafless tree. A small platform in the left corner features more ladies accessories including handbags. Signage on the left side of the display reads, "Mangone's Perfection Tailoring, Delineates the Lengthening Silhouettes, Suit Shop, Sixth Floor, Grand River." The date, photographic sequence number, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "2-27-47; 22762-3x; Davis B. Hillmer."
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