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Hosiery Display Window
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A hosiery window display with mannequins at Hills Store, 202 State Street. A sign in the window reads: "Fruit-of-the-Loom Nationally Famous Nylons, 99 cents to $1.59 New Low Prices." Signs on the wall read: "Compare & Save," "New American Colors for summer," "Heavenly Heels in Luxury 60 ea. Sheers," "Snag Resistant Finish," "Florida Sand," "Kansas Wheat," "Vermont Maple."
June 18, 1952
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Publication Information
| Creator | McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964 |
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| Date Created | June 18, 1952 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983 |
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| Call Number | PH 6058.A2282 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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