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Title
[Interior views of Bullock's Wilshire building] (18 views)
Contributor
Parkinson, Donald B. (Donald Berthold), 1895-1945
Parkinson, John, 1861-1935
Mott Studios
Date Created and/or Issued
[between 1934 and 1939]
Publication Information
Los Angeles, Calif. : Mott Studios
Contributing Institution
California State Library
Collection
California History Section Picture Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
Interior views of Bullock's Wilshire building at 3050 Wilshire Boulevard. Architect: John and Donald Parkinson. Mott no. 564 refers to Bullock's.
File proof no.:g-4-l.
Also have negative: no. 24,216 (4 x 5 in).
1992-4850 (564-14). Interior, riding habit dept., main floor. Space features western motif decoration and furniture, brick flooring, and display cases -- 1992-4851 (564-15). Interior, riding habit dept., main floor. Wall features carved figuers with depictions of nature -- 1992-4852 (564-16). Interior, riding habit dept., main floor. Western motif room features large wood display cabinets, brick floor, and decorative rug and furniture -- 1992-4853 (564-17). Interior, riding habit dept. Room features brick flooring with stairs leading to loft area. Stuffed dog visible on ledge -- 1992-4854 (564-18). Interior, riding habit dept. Room features brick floor, western motif furniture and cabinets -- 1992-4855 (564-20). Interior, riding habit dept. Display area features built in display cases with mannequins wearing riding habits --
1992-4856 (564-27). West room, main floor. Space features large decorative wall mural in modern art style. Porthole style display windows feature womens hats, purse, and scarves -- 1992-4857 (564-28). West Room, main floor. Display area features large wood drawers and cabinets with folded shirts and sweaters on display on counters -- 1992-4858 (564-78). Interior, first floor, center. Retail space features large open hallway with art deco style decoration on walls. Stamped on verso "Associated Photographers, Inc." "Int designed y Feel & Paradin" - on verso -- 1992-4859 (564-80). Interior, saddlery, first floor. Large wall features relief sculptures of figures in nature -- 1992-4860 (564-81). Saddlery. Retail space features large plaster mural with depictions of nature. Wood cabinets display mens riding boots, hat, and jacket --
1992-4861 (564-83). Millinery & sports goods. Space features individual desks with mirror and stool for trying on hats -- 1992-4862 (564-84). Millinery & sports goods. Room features wood panel walls and matching desks, built in wall shelving features folded shirts -- 1992-4863 (564-85). Millinery & sports goods. Large open room features art deco style architecture -- 1992-4864 (564-86). Millinery & sports goods. Retail space features long glass display cases containing jewelry and shoes. Art deco decoration throughout room -- 1992-4865 (564-90). Main floor, east wing. Retail space features high ceiling with chandeliers. Display counters line walls featuring shoes -- 1992-4866 (564-194). Interior carpets, various depts. -- 1992-4867 (564-195). Interior carpets. Long corridor with decorative carpet in center of floor. Retail space on both sides.
Also have negative: no. 24,216 (5x4 in.) for 1992-4850; no. 24,215 (5x4 in.) for 1992-4853; no. 24,328 (5x4 in.) for 1992-4854; no. 24,285 (4x5 in.) for 1992-4856; no. 24,317 (5x4 in.) for 1992-4857; no. 24,327 (4x5 in.) for 1992-4858; no. 24,471 (5x4 in.) for 1992-4860; no. 24,310 (5x4 in.) for 1992-4862; no. 24,219 (5x4 in.) for 1992-4863; no. 24,469 (5x4 in.) for 1992-4864; no. 24,301 (5x4 in.) for 1992-4865; no. 24,249 (4x5 in.) for 1992-4866; and, no. 24,200 (5x4 in.) for 1992-4867.
Type
image
Format
Photographs.
Nonprojected graphic
Extent
18 photographic prints ; 9 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. or smaller.
Identifier
(C)001409081CSL01-Aleph
Language
English
Subject
Bullock's Wilshire (Department store)--Photographs
Department stores--California--Los Angeles
Riding habits
Bas-reliefs
Merchandise displays--California--Los Angeles
Millinery
Light fixtures
Shoe stores--California--Los Angeles
Murals--California--Los Angeles
Floor coverings
Los Angeles (Calif.)--Photographs
Photographic prints
Place
California
Los Angeles
Los Angeles (Calif.)

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