Dorothy's Dress Shop

Title

Dorothy's Dress Shop

Description

Black and white image focused on a dress shop exterior. Two lighted display windows are filled with goods, one depicting loose casual wear and a dress, and the other swimwear and other summer clothing. Statues and jewelry are scattered about the floor of each display space, depicting Asian deities and other figures of interest. A large sign above the window depicts a couple relaxing, the girl in a two piece swimsuit and the boy in short sand a t-shirt, advertising 'Sweethearts in Swim Suits, Catalina.' Two cars are parked on the street in front of the shop. This image was part of the H. E. McMullen bequest. Herbert McMullen was a local photographer who also collected other photographs and images of daily life in the area.

Date Created

circa 1940s

Subject

Women's clothing
Sex in advertising
Signs and signboards
Fashion
Bathing suits
Women's clothing industry
Economic History
Cultural Studies

Place

Hillsboro, Oregon

Medium

gelatin silver negatives

Identifier

WCMpic_013928

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.
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Source

Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum

Type

Still Image

Collection