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Background Drawing for Travel Show Window
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Manchester's Incorporated, 2-12 West Mifflin Street. View of background crayon drawing of a beach scene, and a female mannequin in travel outfit, with suitcase. There are other travel items and a poster for Jamaica travel.
January 26, 1950
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Manchester's, Inc., "Sultry Blonde" Dresses Window Display
March 19, 1946
Four blonde mannequins in Manchester's, Inc., window, modeling dresses, purses, and shoes. "Sultry Blonde," Town and Country Company.
Manchester's, Inc., "Yard Line" Window Display
October 20, 1940
Manchester's, Inc., 20 Yard Line window with mannequin wearing a dress. Two more dresses and other items are displayed, with a sign that reads, "You'll get a kick out of wearing these to the game."...
Manchester's, Inc., "Pink and Blue-Green" Window Display
May 25, 1950
Manchester's, Inc., 2 East Mifflin Street, "Pink and Blue-Green" dress window display, with two mannequins.
Manchester's, Inc., Playtex Girdle Window Display
September 20, 1950
A window display at Manchester's, Inc., 2 East Mifflin Street, featuring a mannequin advertising Playtex girdles.
Manchester's, Inc., Window #2 "All American Fashion"
September 11, 1945
Manchester's, Inc., window #2, "All American Fashion," "If you are 5 feet four or under," "Dress Section, Second Floor." Mannequin in a dress and hat with oversize ruler in the background.
Manchester's Inc., Vogue Window Display
March 4, 1946
Manchester's Inc., Vogue "Spring Fabrics Fashion Show" window display featuring a Vogue Magazine cover, a mannequin, and fabrics.
