Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display which features ladies daytime dresses available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Four female mannequins are featured in the display amongst two vertical ornamental iron works; the two female mannequins on the right of the display are featured in gingham checked dresses, with a lace trimmed bottom, cinched waists, a button front bodice, and collar. The ladies on the left are both featured in calf-length dresses, with cinched waists, the left dress features a striped pattered, V-neck, and button detailing on the shoulders, while the left-center dress features a button front, lace detail bodice, and collar. Two of the ladies are holding umbrellas; other accessories featured include footwear, gloves, and jewelry. Signage in the left foreground reads, "Kay Whitney Cottons, Breeze-Cool and Cracker-Crisp for Warm Summer Days, Garden Frock Shop, Fifth Floor…Farmer." The date, photographic sequence number, company name, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "7-9-48; 23658-2x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."