Digital Collection
1982.145.982

Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display featuring modern mother of the bride fashions available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Two female mannequins are featured on the left and right sides of the display and each are dressed in similar styles of lace dresses which feature short or three-quarter length sleeves, a sweetheart of notched collar neckline, a belted waist or cinched waist. Accessories are also featured on mannequins including hats, gloves and jewelry. Floral arrangements and wedding bells ornament the display. Signage in the central foreground reads, "Bride's Week, The Bride of Today - Wants Her Mother's Dress to be Charming, Grand and Lovely, Gown Shop, Sixth Floor, Woodward." Also, smaller signage in the left corner foreground reads, "Consult Carolyn Chase Bride's Secretary - She will help you with your wedding plans and details! Gown Shop, Sixth Floor, Woodward." The photographic sequence number, and photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "18584-25; Davis B. Hillmer."

Date
1940s
Collection
Print Size
8.1875" x 10.0625"
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