Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display which features a furnished living room for the bride and groom, available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. A female mannequin stands in a shirtwaist dress, with a belted waist in the left corner of the display. She is admiring her furnishings which include upholstered arm chairs, a love seat, a drop-leaf table, circular coffee table, and an end table. A brass barometer and clock are affixed to the rear wall which also includes candles and framed foliage. A candelabrum is placed atop the drop-leaf table which also features coffee cups and a beverage pitcher. Signage in the left foreground reads, "Bride's Week - a Tradition at Hudson's, for the bride's new home, Living Room Décor, freshly style furniture in the traditional manner, Furniture, 9th Floor, Farmer… Section A; Gift Shop, Mezzanine… Woodward; Lamps and Picture, 11th Floor… Woodward." The date, photographic sequence number, company name, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "2-23-53; 25649-2x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."