Print, Photographic

Print. (2 Copies.) Black and white photographic print of a window display which features ladies separates daywear for the bride, available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Three female mannequins are featured in the window and each are dressed in differing attire including the left mannequin which is dressed in a calf-length straight skirt, and suit jacket with front button closure. Also, featured on the central and right mannequins are afternoon dresses, available in printed and solid colors, and feature a calf-length, belted waist, and three-quarter length sleeves; an over-coat is featured atop the right mannequins dress. The ladies are accessorized with scarves, hats, handbags, footwear, and jewelry. An open suitcase in the right background features more ladies separates accessories which include, blouses, a pleated skirt, hats, gloves, and scarves. A birdcage with accompanying laurel leaves ornament the window. Signage in the central foreground reads, "Bride's Week… a Tradition at Hudson's, ____ achieve in integral outfits based on Color Scheming, for a correlated effect, be coordinated in color, the going-away suit, the going-away coat, the afternoon dress, Suit Shop, Coat Shop, Misses Dresses Shop… 6th Floor." The date, photographic sequence number, company name, and the photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "2-23-53; 25649-27x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."