Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a public service window display for Michigan State Parks at the J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. A mother and her two children are featured having a picnic at a picnic-table, including a picnic-basket with assorted items to take with you including dinnerware, and serving dishes. A large map with twelve differing site numbered and labeled is featured in the background of the display. Signage below the map reads, "Let's Have a Picnic at One of Our Own State Parks." The mural on the right side of the display features a serene locale, whereas the mural on the left features a smoggy city, signage affixed reads, "Your Parks, Within a radius of thirty-five to sixty-five miles of downtown Detroit are twelve beautiful Michigan State Parks. Picturesque lakes and streams, scenic hills, woods and open spaces, blend to make these thousands of acres highly attractive. These areas are suitable for picnicking, camping, group-camping, hiking, horseback riding, boating, fishing, and nature study. Beautiful in season are wild flowers and autumn colors along wildwood trails. Your State Parks offer you all these desirable recreate facilities for your pleasure and enjoyment. For information or maps… Michigan Department of Conservation, 2004 Cadillac Square Building, Detroit, Michigan, OR phone, Randolph 3909." The date, photographic sequence number, company name, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "6-17-47; 22853-4x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."