Digital Collection
1982.146.101

Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display which features Helena Rubenstein cosmetics available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Five mannequin heads are perched atop stands and each notes a differing skin tone. Cosmetic options are featured beneath each head on a tiered display along with a color wheel of varying options. Signage is affixed to the rear of the display and reads, "Madame Rubinstein, Please tell me… What colors best become me? Helena Rubinstein has developed a Color Spectograph describing the proper make-up and fashion colors most effective for your type. Toiletries_First Floor, Woodward." Signage affixed across the foreground of the window reads, "Buy U.S. War Savings Bonds, Immediate Delivery, War Bonds, 11th Floor, Woodward, Section D." The date, photographic sequence number, and the photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "5-31-45'; 22116-3x; Davis B. Hillmer."

Date
1945
Collection
Print Size
8.1875" x 10.0625"
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