Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display which features ladies hosiery available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. An oversized book displays the latest in women's nylons and includes a mannequin leg, and a fully-dressed female mannequin admiring the latest merchandise. Ladies hose in varying shades are affixed to the oversized book. Signage in the left foreground reads, "Cameo Nylons, by Bur-Mil, *Burmilace, $1.65 pair; *51 gauge, 15 denier in medium and long, $1.35 pair; *45 gauge, 15 denier in medium length, $1.15 pair; *45 gauge, 30 denier in medium and long, $1.15 pair; *45 gauge, 70 denier in medium length, $1.35 pair, Hosiery, 1st Floor… Farmer… Section C." The date, photographic sequence number, company name, and the photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "8-12-49; 23891-x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."