Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display which features ladies fashions available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. A female mannequin, wearing a short top, and skirt, holds an apron in her hand, and stands adjacent to a leafless tree which features several Elizabeth Arden products; the same products are also featured in the left foreground with signage which reads, "Elizabeth Arden, to protect that out and outlook, Toiletries, First Floor, Woodward." Also, a cartoon-style mannequin is dressed in a bathing suit, and stands in front of an enlarged cover of 'Vogue' magazine affixed to the rear of the display. The poster reads, "Vogue, Beauty Issue, Summer Fashions." Signage in the right foreground reads, "Vogue says - 'Can you bare it?' Yes - For Play, Daringly Scanty Outfits and Elizabeth Arden Beauty Preparations Keep You Cool and yet Protected, ___Shop, Fifth Floor, Woodward." The date, photographic sequence number, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "4-24-45; 22082-5x; Davis B. Hillmer."