Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display which features gardening equipment for the bride and groom available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. A mannequin stands on the left side of the display, dressed in trousers and a button down shirt, and appears to be preparing to mow the lawn. Also featured is a gardening bench with fertilizer, weed killer, and other plant growing aids. A wheelbarrow is visible on the right side of the display and holds components for disposal; other types of gardening equipment are featured throughout the display. Signage visible on the right side of the display reads, "Bride's Week - a Tradition at Hudson's, Home Comes the Bride to a Sun Filled Garden Room, Completely Equipped with Garden Necessities… Everything from plants to tools, From Our Garden Center - Twelfth Floor, Woodward." The date, photographic sequence number, company name, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "4-11-49; 23819-20x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."