Digital Collection
1982.145.882

Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display featuring ladies suiting available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Three female mannequins are featured in the display, and each feature differing styles of ladies suiting including the left mannequin who is dressed in a knee-length pencil skirt, with box style jacket, open lapels, button detailing, and three-quarter length sleeves. Also, the central mannequin is featured in a similar style of suit with a knee-length pencil skirt, box style jacket, and crew neck, open lapel, and contrasting edging. Featured on the right mannequin is also a pencil skirt, and box style jacket, with notched lapels, and three-quarter length sleeves. Ladies solid color and patterned blouses are featured underneath the jackets, and they are accessorized with handbags, gloves, footwear, hats, and jewelry. Signage in the central foreground reads, "Exciting new collection of Leslie Pomer Fashions, Designed just for you with your interests in mind… you'll find daytime and holiday dresses in exciting fabrics, flattering colors, Hudson's Women's Dresses, Sixth Floor." Also, smaller signage in the right foreground reads, "Meet Mr. Irwin Guild, of Leslie Pomer, Live to present the new collection, Wednesday October 24th , Fashion Shows at 12:30, 2:30, and 4p.m.; Hudson's Women's Moderate Dresses, Sixth Floor, Section E." Urns of flowers ornament the display. The photographic sequence number, company name, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "28336; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."

Date
1960s
Collection
Print Size
8.1875" x 10.0625"
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