Print, Photographic

Print. (2 Copies.) Black and white photographic print of a window display featuring ladies evening wear, and outerwear available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Two female mannequins are featured in the display, and the right mannequin is dressed in a mid-length straight skirt, with calf-length outerwear, and ladies accessories which include gloves, a hat with birdcage, and pumps. The left mannequin is dressed in a full-length evening gown, with empire waist, satin polka-dot bodice, and puffy sleeves. A large ornamental board with glittery stars is displayed adjacent to the mannequins; affixed signage reads, "Hudson's and Vogue See Fashion Stars… Fashion Stars Coming In…The Empire Waistline by Traina-Norell; The Plumb-line Coat in Black Persian, Woodward Shops, Seventh Floor; Fur Salon, Sixth Floor, Grand River." The date, photographic sequence number, company name, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "8-31-48; 23693-5x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."