Print, Photographic

Print. Black and white photographic print of a window display which features bridal attire available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Two female mannequins are featured in the window; the left mannequin features a tea-length bridal gown, with lace bodice and tulle skirt, also, she is adorned with a veil and head-piece. Displayed on the right mannequin is also a tea-length bridal dress with an embellished skirt, and scoop neckline; she too is wearing a head-piece and veil. Each of the ladies is accessorized with a bouquet and footwear. A bird cage with a branch of foliage ornaments the center of the display. Signage in the central foreground reads, "Bride's Week… a Tradition at Hudson's, Happy the bride who plans her little wedding around Something Blue, romantic, magic-making color as whimsical as your most cherished Bridal dream, Bridal Shop - 6th Floor, Woodward, Section D." The date, photographic sequence number, company name, and the photographer's name are printed on the bottom of the recto, "2-8-54; 25795-5x; The J.L. Hudson Company; Photography by Davis B. Hillmer."