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- J.L. Hudson trade card advertising the company's move from the Detroit Opera House building, to their new location at 141, 143, and 145 Woodward Avenue. The recto is printed with an image of a stork walking with a bag in a bag hung from his bill, a bouquet of flowers on his back, and a white peaked hat on his head. "J.L. Hudson, Clothier, Detroit Opera House Building," is printed along the top. The verso is printed with the text, "On or about April 1st we will remove to our new stores, 141, 143 &145 Woodward Ave. where we shall be pleased to receive our Friends and Customers. J.L. Hudson." "Selma" and "Beer" are handwritten on the verso in pencil.
- Date Issued:
- 1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Staple-bound storybook, written by J. Henry Smythe, for the J.L. Hudson Company. The story concerns a young boy and girl who visit the toy department of the J.L. Hudson Company Department Store, and become inspired by Santa Claus' example to deliver gifts to their neighbors. The children and Prince are pictured on the cover, with their arms, and a sled filled with parcels. An advertisement for Hudson's Toyland section is printed on the back cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Letter addressed "To whom it is concerned," introducing the bearer, J.L. Ernst, as an authorized Encyclopedia Britannica salesman for the J.L. Hudson Company, dated November 8, 1901. The letter is typewritten on J.L. Hudson Company stationery which features an engraving of the store by the Calvert Lithographing Company. The letter is signed by the manager of the Britannica Department.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- J.L. Hudson Company trade card with a color image of two birds--both with yellow breasts, brown wings, and red feathers atop the heads--perched facing each other on a branch, on the recto. Text on the verso gives the store's address as 141, 143, and 145 Woodward Avenue, and promotes the store's selection, and prices, and encourages out-of-towners visiting Detroit to come to the store.
- Date Issued:
- 1890-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Print. Sepia-toned photographic print of the Corset Shop at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. Ladies undergarments including brassieres are displayed atop large wood displays, and each is adorned with a floral centerpiece and signage.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- J.L. Hudson trade card advertising the company's move from the Detroit Opera House building, to their new location at 141, 143, and 145 Woodward Avenue. The recto is printed with an image of a stork walking with a bag in a bag hung from his bill, a bouquet of flowers on his back, and a white peaked hat on his head. "J.L. Hudson, Clothier, Detroit Opera House Building," is printed along the top. The verso is printed with the text, "On or about April 1st we will remove to our new stores, 141, 143 &145 Woodward Ave. where we shall be pleased to receive our Friends and Customers. J.L. Hudson." "Selma" and "Beer" are handwritten on the verso in pencil.
- Date Issued:
- 1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Half-folded, Hudson's holiday menu. Santa Bear is depicted on the cover, peeking over the edge of a table holding a salad, roll, glass, and bottle of mineral water. Within, the menu is divided into the sections, "Non-Alcoholic Drink Suggestions," "Soups," "Light Features," "Salads," "Hudson's Holiday Features," "The Grille," "Specialties," "Sandwiches," and "Desserts." The menu is copyrighted "1986 Dayton Hudson."
- Date Issued:
- 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Print. Sepia-toned photographic print of the Corset Shop at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. The staff of the corset shop stands around the perimeter of the retail display, and amongst the tables of undergarments available for purchase. A table in the left foreground features a special on corsets and brassieres. Varying styles of chemises, camisoles, and corsets, are displayed in the cases surrounding the upper perimeter of the department.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Print. Sepia-toned photographic print of a window display featuring home appliances available at The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store. A female mannequin, dressed in day wear is featuring with a Hoover Suction Sweeper Vacuum; different styles of vacuums are featured throughout the window. Signage in the right foreground reads, "Announcing A Special Demonstration Month of the Suction Sweeper, 'We have tested very well-known make of sweepers. We believe the HOOVER to be the best.' Terms of Payment may be Arranged." A War Bond poster is affixed to the top right corner of the window and features a G.I. adorned with the American flag and reads, "Over the Top For You, Third Liberty Loan." Small signage in the bottom left window foreground reads, "The J.L. Hudson Company." Editorial marks are noted throughout the recto, and notes are hand-written on the verso, "Block out Hoover in all places; cut off top and bottom and right side." Also hand-written on the verso, "Return to E.F. Wendell."
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- J.L. Hudson trade card bearing a color illustration of a cat with a yellow ribbon around its neck laying between a vase of flowers in the foreground, and a pot containing a cherry tomatoes in the background. "Compliments of J.L. Hudson, Clothier, Detroit Opera House Building," is printed along the pot. "Copyright 1883 By E.P. & L. Restein, Phila." is printed in the lower left corner. The card is mounted on a cardstock backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1883-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
