Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display featuring ladies suiting available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Two female mannequins are featured in similar style suiting which include a straight knee-length straight skirt, and cropped box jacket with pocket and lapel detailing, and front button closure. The ladies are accessorized with hats, handbags, gloves, jewelry, and footwear. A tri-fold panel featuring military soldiers is featured behind the right mannequin, and a panel featuring an eagle, sun, and banner is visible behind the left mannequin. Neighboring the left mannequin is an enlarged cover of 'Vogue' magazine, which features a similar style of suit as featured in the window, and reads, "VOGUE, 1959 Americana Issue, The fashions American women won't give up - 1959 versions." Also, signage in the central foreground reads, "Hudson's and Vogue hail The New American-ease, short-cut jackets, over easy skirts, a feminine, freedom-loving new chic, Hudson's Fashion Suits in the Woodward Shops, 7th Floor." The date, photographic sequence number, company name, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "2-6-59; 27908-3x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."