Print, Photographic

Print. (2 Copies.) Black and white photographic print of a window display which features the groom's consultant, a service available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Featured in the display is a series of male mannequins, all are dressed in suits and one is seated behind a desk on the far right of the display. Consultation services appear to be occurring in the display. The mother and father of the groom are visible on the left side of the display. A series of recessed images in the foreground depict the types of consultation services offered. Groom's wear is also featured in the rear display. Signage in the central foreground reads, "Bride's Week… a Tradition at Hudson's, Norman Lord, Hudson's Groom Consultant, is ready to help the groom with all of the problems of etiquette and attire… He'll be glad also to advise for the best man on any problem of the wedding, Norman Lord, 2nd Floor, Woodward… Section E." The date, photographic sequence number, company name, and the photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "2-23-53; 25649-17x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."