Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display featuring ladies summer dresses available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Five female mannequins are featured in similar cotton dresses which include circle skirts accompanied by petticoats, rushed or embellished bodices, cinched waists, and collared or scoop necklines. The ladies are accessorized with differing styles of hats, jewelry, and footwear. Visible on a series of shelving in the background are glass jars filled with goods. Signage in the central foreground reads, "Because It's Everglaze, It Stays and Stays… Permanently Pretty… Cottons that boast lasting beauty and freshness… are ready to take you through Summer days with a minimum of care, Summer Dress Shop, Third Level." The company name and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer." Stamped on the verso, "Davis B. Hillmer Commercial Photography, 8825 Second Ave., Detroit, Michigan."