Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display featuring ladies evening gowns available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Two female mannequins are featured on the left and right sides of the window, and adorned in full-length evening gowns; the left evening gown is embellished with stars throughout, while the right gown features a modified fleur-de-lis on the bodice. The image of a ballerina en pointe is featured at the center of the display, which also includes ladies accessories, t-strap footwear, jewelry, gloves, and cosmetics. Signage in the left-center foreground reads, "Fascinating Fashions, inspired by the 'Devil's Holiday,' 'Ghost Town,' 'Riatanale,' 'Cappricio Espagnol,' and 'Rouge et Noir,' Magnificent Productions of the Ballet Russe of Monte Carlo, Gown Shop, Sixth Floor, Woodward." The photographic sequence number, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "18127-A; Davis B. Hillmer."