Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display featuring ladies Italian fashions available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Two female mannequins are featured in the display, and each are dressed in ladies suiting; the left mannequin is featured in a straight skirt, and jacket with a three-button front enclosure, notched collar, and contrasting detail on the pockets and collar. The mannequin on the right is featured in a similar style which includes a dress with straight skirt, belted waist, button-front and notched bodice; the box-style jacket features front buttons, and contrasting details on the pockets, collar, and cuffs. Both ladies are accessorized with hats, handbags, gloves, footwear, and jewelry. Featured in the background are two woven banners, the horizontal banner features grape vines, a bottle of wine, and a glass, while the vertical banner reads, "Italia." Signage draped against the vertical banner reads, "Charles Armour's Wonders of Europe, Our exclusive collection of fine cotton and linen fashions created and crafted in Italy for Hudson's alone in the world, Green Room in the Woodward Shops… 7th Floor." The photographic sequence number, company name, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "25680-2x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."