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Description
Interior views of Bullock's Wilshire department store. Shows various departments in this art-deco, Zigzag Modern building located at 3050 Wilshire Blvd. John & Donald Parkinson, architects. Mott no. 564 refers to Bullock's Wilshire. 1992-5023 (564-175). Glass ceiling, 5th floor -- 1992-5024 (564-348). Interior, 2nd floor. Room features circular ceiling with raised platform at entrance for fitting room with mannequin posing in a dress -- 1992-5025 (564-349). Interior, 2nd floor. Large open space features modern style architecture relating to decorative ceiling lights, wall design and flooring. Two mannequins visible wearing long dresses and a coat -- 1992-5026 (564-350). Interior, 2nd floor. Large open space features modern style architecture relating to decorative ceiling lights, wall design and flooring. Two mannequins visible wearing long dresses and a coat -- 1992-5027 (564-351). Interior, 2nd floor. Detail of table with six separate stations featuring folding mirrors and lighted compartment. Various hats on display -- 1992-5028 (564-352). Interior, 2nd floor. Large retail space includes display counters and tables featuring scarves. Shirts and blouses on display throughout -- 1992-5028 (564-352). Interior, 2nd floor. Large retail space includes display counters and tables featuring scarves. Shirts and blouses on display throughout -- 1992-5029 (564-353). Interior, 2nd floor. Large open room in art deco style features mannequin on raised platform with mirror wearing a dress and long fur coat -- 1992-5030 (564-354). Interior, 2nd floor. Room features circular ceiling with raised platform at entrance for fitting room with mannequin posing in a dress -- 1992-5031 (564-355). Interior, 2nd floor. Large open room in art deco style features mannequin on raised platform with mirror wearing a dress and long fur coat -- 1992-5032 (564-356). Table with mirrored sections and fancy candelabra in center features various hats on display -- 1992-5033 (564-357). Interior, 2nd floor. Retail space includes multiple double sided desks with mirror, floral print sofa and matching chairs, and various hats on display -- 1992-5034 (564-358). Interior, 2nd floor. Detail of table with six separate stations featuring folding mirrors and lighted compartment. Various hats on display -- 1992-5035 (564-359). Interior, 2nd floor. Retail space includes mirrored desks with hats on display for trying on hats -- 1992-5036 (564-359). same as 1992-5035 -- 1992-5037 (564-360). Full view of space includes display tables and counters featuring women's scarves, sweaters, and blouses. Display stands against wall feature dresses -- 1992-5038 (564-361). Interior, 1st floor. Retail space includes displays for dining and kitchen ware -- 1992-5039 (564-362). Interior, 1st floor. Full view of large display area including display cases and counters featuring gloves, shoes, and handbags. Suitcases on display in foreground -- 1992-5040 (564-364). Interior, 1st floor. Retail space features women's riding shirt and pants on display with hat and boots. Decorative rug and ceiling inart deco style. Also have negatives: no. 24,277 (4x5 in.) for 1992-5023; no. 24,462 (5x4 in.) for 1992-5025; no. 24,297 (4x5 in.) for 1992-5027; no. 24,463 (5x4 in.) for 1992-5031; no. 24,220 (5x4 in.) for 1992-5033; no. 24, 299 (4x5 in.) for 1992-5035 and 1992-5036; no. 24,274 (4x5 in.) for 1992-5037; no. 24,236 (5x4 in.) for 1992-5038; no. 24,228 (5x4 in.) for 1992-5039; and, no. 24,230 (5x4 in.).
Type
image
Format
Photographs. Nonprojected graphic
Extent
18 photographic prints ; 7 3/4 x 9 5/8 in. and 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. or smaller.
Identifier
(C)001384335CSL01-Aleph (DRA)VVV-7606
Language
English
Subject
Bullock's Wilshire (Department store)--Photographs Department stores--California--Los Angeles Merchandise displays--California--Los Angeles Millinery Ceilings--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles (Calif.)--Photographs Photographic prints
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