Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display featuring ladies summertime fashions available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Two female mannequins stand on the left and right sides of a banner hung from the ceiling, and dressed in the latest fashions. Featured on the left mannequin is a floral patterned dress, with a pleated skirt, belted waits, boat neckline, and cap sleeves. Similarly featured on the right mannequin is floral patterned separates which include an A-line skirt, and sleeveless hip-length top. The ladies are accessorized with hats, jewelry, handbags, and footwear. Signage in the central foreground reads, "The light look for summer '66, Paled and Pretty, New color combine… whitened softened, in carefree Celanese Arnel, Hudson's Pontchartrain Shop, 6th Floor." The photographic sequence number, company name, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "28708-4x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."