Print, Photographic

Print. Sepia-toned photographic print of a window display which features ladies footwear available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Varying styles of ladies footwear are featured on a tiered display including Mary Jane's, T-Strap, Pumps, and Patent Leather. Ladies hosiery is also featured. A female mannequin dressed in the latest fashion is featured amongst the shoes and hose seated in an upholstered chair. An image of the city of Detroit is affixed to the rear of the display and reads, "Attention Detroit, Hudson's 51st Anniversary." Also, signage in the left foreground reads, "Our 51st Anniversary, You Should Wear the New Forest Wood Hosiery Shades, With Your Fall Frocks, AMC 100 Chiffon Hose, 68¢, First Floor, Farmer." Neighboring signage in the right foreground reads, "Our 51st Anniversary, New Autumn Footwear, Appropriate to wear with the new 'Hour-Glass' Silhouette for Fall, $3.95 - $5.35, Women's Inexpensive Shoes, 7th Floor, Farmer, The J.L. Hudson Co." The photographic sequence number, and the photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "14448; Davis B. Hillmer."