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Title
[Interior views of fourth floor of Bullock's Wilshire building] (12 views)
Contributor
Parkinson, Donald B. (Donald Berthold), 1895-1945
Parkinson, John, 1861-1935
Mott Studios
Date Created and/or Issued
[between 1923 and 1936]
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 store at 3050 Wilshire Boulevard. Architect: John and Donald Parkinson. Mott no. 564 refers to Bullock's.
File proof no.:g-4-l.
Negative file no.:564-111.
1992-4889 (564-111). Room features art deco style decor with displays for childrens toys -- 1992-4890 (564-112). Large room features many glass display counters featuring childrens and infants toys and dolls -- 1992-4891 (564-113). Room features pitched ceiling with paper lantern in center. Display cabinets and shelves contain childrens toys and dolls -- 1992-4892 (564-114). Shoes for boys and girls on display through space -- 1992-4893 (564-115). Room with decorative vaulted ceiling with hanging lamp in center. Childrens toys on display throughout store -- 1992-4894 (564-116). Large room with hats on display along back walls. Tables with mirrors for viewing. Decorative ceiling lamps -- 1992-4895 (564-117). Large space features long glass display counters surrounding pillar contain folded children's clothes and blankets --
1992-4896 (564-118). View of two mannequins wearing a sweater and shorts stand on both sides of entrance to boys clothing department -- 1992-4897 (564-119). Room features two mannequins wearing dresses near entrance -- 1992-4898 (564-120). Retail space includes clothes racks holding shirts and dresses, sitting chairs, and curtained fitting rooms -- 1992-4899 (564-121). Art deco style room features built in bookcases with books and decorative ceiling lights -- 1992-4900 (564-122). Shop features metal hydralic lift barber chairs with cutting stations along wall. Antique cash register on shelf.
Also have negative: no. 24,262 (4x5 in.); no. 24,295 (4x5 in.) for 1992-4890; no. 25,868 (4x5 in.) for 1992-4893; no. 24,261 (4x5 in.) for 1992-4896; no. 24,260 (4x5 in.) for 1992-4897; no. 24,195 (4x5 in.) for 1992-4899; and, 24,465 (4x5 in.) for 1992-4900.
Type
image
Format
Photographs.
Nonprojected graphic
Extent
12 photographic prints ; 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
Identifier
(C)001409379CSL01-Aleph
Language
English
Subject
Bullock's Wilshire (Department store)--Photographs
Department stores--California--Los Angeles
Dolls
Millinery
Bookstores--California--Los Angeles
Light fixtures
Los Angeles (Calif.)--Photographs
Photographic prints
Place
California
Los Angeles
Los Angeles (Calif.)

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