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Title
Grayson apparel
Creator
Winstead (7657A)
Date Created and/or Issued
1932
Contributing Institution
Long Beach Public Library
Collection
Long Beach Photos
Rights Information
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Description
This image taken at night shows the entrance and display windows of the Grayson store, located at 243 Pine Avenue. Women's dresses and hosiery are shown in the windows. The windows and entrance have art deco elements, with repeating horizontal lines and angular glass. Several signs are included in the windows, reading: "They Shall Not Pass! Guaranteed Run-Stop Hem; Dull Sheer, 2 for $1, A Sale of Quality Hosiery;" "Super Quality, Lace Run-Stop Sheer and Mesh, 69";" and "Grayson Beautiful Dresses, $4.90, Our Only Price!" DATE NOTES: Noted on image back. ORIG. IMAGE: 8" x 10" B&W glossy print. NEGATIVE: Yes. KEYWORDS: Design, interior, decorating, fashion.
Type
image
Format
image/jpeg
Identifier
LBPL_1167.tiff
http://lbpl.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p17164coll3/id/3455
Subject
Department Stores--California, Southern--History. Women
Source
Winstead Co. donation
Relation
Business Firms - Department and Clothing Stores

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