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Gift Shop
Interior of a small variety store. Racks of cards, stuffed animals, and gift items are on display.
Kresge's Baby Shop
1939
Elevated interior view of the baby department at Kresge's store.
Hardware Sales
December 19, 1962
Hilgendorf's Hardware store clerk showing a saw to a customer.
Hats, Hats, Hats
November 6, 1939
The interior of Miller's store in the hat section.
Television Store
June 1, 1956
A man standing in a television retail store. A number of television sets are displayed, including one Hallicrafters set.