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Title
[Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills] (18 views)
Contributor
Mott Studios
Date Created and/or Issued
[between 1935 and 1938]
Publication Information
Los Angeles, Calif. : Mott Studios
Contributing Institution
California State Library
Collection
California History Section Picture Catalog
Rights Information
Please contact the contributing institution for more information regarding the copyright status of this object.
Description
File proof no.:g-4-2-1; and, A-13-13.
Exterior and interior views of Saks Fifth Avenue, 9600 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills. Shows front entrance, beauty salon, lingerie department, rooftop patio and bar. Architect: Paul Williams. Mott no. 1368 refers to images for Mrs. Kerr of Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills showing empty lots and surrounding property.
1992-3447 (1418-61). Hallway is framed by ionic pillars inlaid into wall, front door at end of hallway -- 1992-3448 (1418-62). Large sitting room featuring ornate wood molding on walls, ceiling lights, and chaise lounge -- 1992-3449 (1418-63). Large sitting room featuring ornate wood molding on walls, ceiling lights, and small sitting tables with mirrors -- 1992-3450 (1418-64). Large sitting room featuring ornate wood molding on walls, ceiling lights, and small sitting tables with mirrors. Large wall height mirror also visible -- 1992-3451 (1418-65). Circular room with folded shirts in glass display cases -- 1992-3452 (1418-67). Banks of chairs and hair dryers line the walls across from mirrored styling tables -- 1992-3453 (1418-69). Classcal style archway with curtain seperates spaces. Walls are framed with wall and ceiling length mirrors -- 1992-3454 (1418-70). Carved murals sit above elevator doors. Floor length mirror with small desk in front -- 1992-3455 (1418-71). Faux pillars frame lingerie floor space featuring a sitting sofa, waiting chairs, and two mannequins wearing women's sleep wear.
1992-3456 (1418-72). Rear wall features classical art style mural with retail counter and chairs -- 1992-3457 (1418-77). Padded salon style chairs rest against hair washing sinks. Full wall length mirror behind sinks and counters -- 1992-3458 (1418-79). Room features floor length mirrors with reflections of retail space and photographer -- 1992-3459 (1418-82). Room features built in display shelves, display counters, and stacks of women's blouses -- 1992-3460 (1418-83). Corner of room features built in cabinets and shelves with folded blouses. Double-sided sofa rests in center of room -- 1992-3461 (1418-85). View into lingerie department from hall -- 1992-3462 (1418-90). Elevated view of rear courtyard/patio with rock flooring, fountain, and lounge chairs. Surrounding buildings include: Auto service/repair station, Macmillan gas station, and The Colonial Restaurant -- 1992-3463 (1418-96). Outside tiki style bar on outside patio featuring bamboo furniture and counters. Bartender in shot -- 1992-3464 (1368-110). Street level view from adjacent corner. Visible buildings include: Harold's steaks, KMPC radio station, Kerr Sport Shop, Beverly Willshire Hotel.
Also have negative: no. 26,179 (4 x 5 in) for 1992-3462; and,
Type
image
Format
Photographs.
Nonprojected graphic
Extent
18 photographic prints ; 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. and 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
Identifier
(C)001458030CSL01-Aleph
Language
English
Subject
Department stores--California--Beverly Hills
Light fixtures
Furniture
Beauty shops--California--Beverly Hills
Bars--California--Beverly Hills
Roof gardens--California--Beverly Hills
Restaurants--California--Beverly Hills
Hotels--California--Beverly Hills
Radio stations--California--Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills (Calif.)--Photographs
Photographic prints
Place
California
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills (Calif.)

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