2008.085.016
Print, Photographic
Print. Black and white photograph of the window display at Himelhoch's Department Store. Three female mannequins are adorned with mink fur coats, hats, and handbags, standing in the midst of a winter's snow. Signage at the base of the display reads, "...For Fine Furs, Mink... the ultimate expression of fur luxury in the new lengths of versatility and elegance, air-cooled fur salon, second floor." Printed in the lower right corner of the recto is the photographic sequence number and initials of photographers, "52699, S&W." Also, the date has been written on the verso, "July 19, 1946." Stamped on the verso is the name of the photography studio, "Spencer & Wyckoff, Commercial Photographers, Detroit."
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