Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display which features a bridal gown and bridesmaids' dresses available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Two female mannequins are featured in the window, and the right mannequin is adorned in a wedding dress with a lace bolero and train, short veil, and headpiece. An attendant dress is featured on the left mannequin and also includes a darted bodice, and bolero jacket; she too features a head piece. The ladies are accessorized with jewelry, and large bouquets. Differing types of fabric are draped in the right background, and featured behind a birdcage and laurel branches. Signage in the right foreground reads, "Bride's Week… a tradition at Hudson's, For the Bride who plans to make her dress and those of her attendants or is having them made… Fine Bridal Fabrics and Lovely Laces and Trimmings, are ready for your selection... see them today! Silk and Rayon Fabric Shop… Laces and Trimmings, 3rd Floor, Farmer… Sections B and C." The date, photographic sequence number, company name, and the photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "2-23-53; 25649-32x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."