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Sibyl Hats
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Night view of the "Mifflin Arcade" with terra cotta facade. Businesses include Silver Dollar Tavern at 117 West Mifflin Street, Sibyl Hats at 119 West Mifflin Street, Douglas China and Glassware at 121 West Mifflin Street, and Home Makers Appliance at 123 West Mifflin Street. Neon signs for Sibyl and Douglas are lit up. Sign for Sibyl Hat Shop says "Hats, $1.99, $2.99, None Higher."
March 14, 1956
Stein, George H., 1913-2004
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Sibyl Hats
March 14, 1956
Sibyl Hats, 119 West Mifflin Street, with an exterior view of the right hand window with a display of hats and a sign that reads: "$1.99-$2.99, None Higher."
Manchester's Show Window
November 2, 1956
Show window at H.S. Manchester, Inc. department store, located at 2 East Mifflin Street. On display are La Resista corsets, including one mannequin.
Hill's Department Store display window
May 1, 1958
Hill's Department Store, 202 State Street, display window featuring summer dresses and hats with five mannequins and a sign stating "summer Dress Carnival".
Woldenberg's Dress Window
September 29, 1944
Right side window at Woldenberg's, 26 East Mifflin Street, showing three mannequins wearing dresses and hats. "Herbert Sondheim by Troy Stix."
Manchester's, Incorporated, Playtex Window Display
June 5, 1956
H.S. Manchester's, Incorporated, 2 East Mifflin Street, window display featuring "Playtex Panty Briefs" and mannequin, with decorated tube packaging for briefs.
Woldenberg's Coat Window
September 29, 1944
Left side window of Woldenberg's, 26 East Mifflin Street, with three mannequins wearing hats, coats with fur trim, and dresses. "The coat with the fur tuxedo."
