Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display which features ladies undergarments available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Ladies undergarments, including differing styles of full-piece, and separates are displayed in the foreground, on an elevated platform, and affixed to a large board in the background noting the components of each garment. The rear display reads, "Vassarettes, Thin Strap - No Added Bulk; Built-up Shoulder… Prevents Slipping; Swiss Ribbed Waistline… Gives a Smooth Molded Line; Shaped Hip Line; Guaranteed Elastic Belt; No Gathers Around Waist; Extra Fullness for Seat; Tight Cuff Around Leg… Prevents Sagging." Also, signage in the central foreground reads, "For Golf, Tennis, and Riding. The Vassarettes, the Garment for Comfort and Ease, $2.50 each or $5 set, Knit Wear Shop, 5th Floor, Farmer." The photographer's name is printed on the bottom of the recto, "Davis B. Hillmer."