Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display featuring ladies fashions available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Six female mannequins are featured in the display, and each is adorned in the latest women's fashions including, suits, day and evening dresses, and overcoats. The dresses feature circle skirts, with drop waists; and suiting includes either an A-line or straight skirt with button front jacket, and notched or Peter Pan collars. The ladies are all accessorized with differing styles of hats, handbags, shoes, gloves, and jewelry. Features in the center of the window are more examples of available accessories such as hosiery, footwear, handbags, jewelry, and undergarments including a bra and girdle. Signage displayed in the background features a woman, and reads, "The Fashion News is Change… Now… the Elongated Look." The date, photographic sequence number, company name, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "2-15-55; 26031-2x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."