Saturday, April 7, 2012

Denholms Easter window 1951

Here is a charming window display for the Millinery department which was then located on level two.  The vendor being showcased was Elizabeth Ford who was a New York hat designer who leased space out at Denholms.  The origional hatboxes were gold and white striped, with a gold rope handle.  I remember my grandmothers closet full of these hat boxes.  recently I was able to locate one at a Wrentham antique store.

Until the next post I would like to wish you all a very Happy easter!
Christopher
Posted by Denholms at 11:55 AM
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10 comments:

  1. Charles BostonApril 8, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    What a classic window!!!
    Happy Easter!!!!

    Charles:-)
    http://shoppingdaysinretroboston.blogspot.co.uk/

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  2. DenholmsApril 8, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Thanks Charles! Always a pleasure to have you stop by.
    Best to you.
    Chris

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  3. KathyApril 13, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    The photo of the Easter window is fantastic! Also glad to hear you were able to get a hat box. I will be on the lookout this season of antique hunting! Kathy

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  4. DenholmsApril 14, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Thanks Kathy! You are so sweet, and I cannot wait to see you again.
    All my best,
    Christopher

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  5. JamesMay 2, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Hi Christopher,
    I saw this Denholm's sewing machine on Craigslist and thought you might be interested. It's in Pittsfield.
    http://westernmass.craigslist.org/app/2991199186.html

    Best,
    Jams

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    1. DenholmsMay 4, 2012 at 6:08 AM

      James thank you so much! I will look it up. I appreciate you telling me about this. Thanks for visiting the blog as well.
      Best,
      Chris

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    I worked in the window display department at Denholm's from 1955 till '57 or '58. My boss was Eric Hallback, who I'm sure was responsible for this beautiful display. Lots of pleasant memories from those days!

    JPF

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    1. DenholmsMarch 3, 2013 at 12:41 PM

      By any chance do you have any pictures of the windows you did do?

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    2. JPFApril 28, 2013 at 2:28 PM

      No, I'm sorry but I don't. I wish I did, though. We did some beautiful displays. As I got better at my job, Eric actually let me do a few displays on my own, which I thought was pretty special. I know they weren't as good as his, but they must have been okay because he didn't change them.

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