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Hill's Warner Corset Window Display

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Hill's Department Store, 202 State Street, display window featuring Warner Corsets, including a female mannequin wearing a corset and robe, and signs saying: "A Heavenly Figure, Angel, isn't Sky High," and "Warner - Wonderful Thrifties, the Greatest Values in the Entire Corset Industry."

Date Created:
March 4, 1952
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created March 4, 1952

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.A2265

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013BIV
Legacy ID
WHi 32367

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