Doing a bit of window shopping with a dreamscape in your mind. 1920s photographs of the display windows at Kaufmann’s Department Store which was in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. All of these being from the website of Historic Pittsburgh.

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Helena Rubenstein display: A toiletries window display featuring products by cosmetic industry pioneer Helena Rubinstein. Display window at Kaufmann’s Department store in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1926 image. Photographer not given. Kaufmann’s Department Store Photographs Collection, Detre Library and Archives, Heinz History Center. Copyright not established but probably in the public domain due to age. via https://historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt%3A20181026-hpichswp-0149
Toys at the Theater: A Toyland display depicts a theatrical scene. The store’s toy displays during the holiday season were its most highly visited. Display window at Kaufmann’s Department store in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1925-1930 image. Photographer not given. Kaufmann’s Department Store Photographs Collection, Detre Library and Archives, Heinz History Center. Copyright not established but probably in the public domain due to age. via https://historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt%3A20181026-hpichswp-0156
A Christmas window display of children’s toys. Display window at Kaufmann’s Department store in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1925-1930 image. Photographer not given. Kaufmann’s Department Store Photographs Collection, Detre Library and Archives, Heinz History Center. Copyright not established but probably in the public domain due to age. via https://historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt%3A20181026-hpichswp-0152
A Kaufmann’s toy window display depicts a circus scene. The store’s “Toyland” shop was located on the ninth floor. Display window at Kaufmann’s Department store in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1925-1930 image. Photographer not given. Kaufmann’s Department Store Photographs Collection, Detre Library and Archives, Heinz History Center. Copyright not established but probably in the public domain due to age. via https://historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt%3A20181026-hpichswp-0154
56rd Anniversary window: Adoria Beauty Salon was featured in a 56th anniversary diorama window display. Display window at Kaufmann’s Department store in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1927 image. Photographer not given. Kaufmann’s Department Store Photographs Collection, Detre Library and Archives, Heinz History Center. Copyright not established but probably in the public domain due to age. via https://historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt%3A20181026-hpichswp-0140
Alice in Wonderland: A Kaufmann’s toy window display depicts the Mad Hatter scene from Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland. Display window at Kaufmann’s Department store in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1925-1930 image. Photographer not given. Kaufmann’s Department Store Photographs Collection, Detre Library and Archives, Heinz History Center. Copyright not established but probably in the public domain due to age. via https://historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt%3A20181026-hpichswp-0153

56rd Anniversary window: Women’s gloves were featured in one of Kaufmann’s Department Store’s 56th anniversary window displays. Display window at Kaufmann’s Department store in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1927 image. Photographer not given. Kaufmann’s Department Store Photographs Collection, Detre Library and Archives, Heinz History Center. Copyright not established but probably in the public domain due to age. https://historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt%3A20181026-hpichswp-0139
Sea Diver: A sporting goods display contained a sea diver’s suit and a machine which pumped air. Display window at Kaufmann’s Department store in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1926 image. Photographer not given. Kaufmann’s Department Store Photographs Collection, Detre Library and Archives, Heinz History Center. Copyright not established but probably in the public domain due to age. https://historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt%3A20181026-hpichswp-0145
Women’s shoes: A painted backdrop for a women’s shoe window display evokes Paris’ Place de la Concorde. The window display coincided with the International Exposition of Arts and Industries, held during Kaufmann’s 50th year in business. Display window at Kaufmann’s Department store in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1926 image. Photographer not given. Kaufmann’s Department Store Photographs Collection, Detre Library and Archives, Heinz History Center. Copyright not established but probably in the public domain due to age. https://historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt%3A20181026-hpichswp-0143
Glove display: A window display of women’s gloves during the International Exposition of Arts and Industries. The exhibition highlighting achievements in industry and the arts coincided with Kaufmann’s 50th anniversary. The glove counter included a exhibit of gloves worn by royalty. Display window at Kaufmann’s Department store in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1926 image. Photographer not given. Kaufmann’s Department Store Photographs Collection, Detre Library and Archives, Heinz History Center. Copyright not established but probably in the public domain due to age. https://historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt%3A20181026-hpichswp-0144
Women in Aviation: Kaufmann’s included a display of women’s aviation apparel in its suite of window designs during the International Exposition on Arts and Industries. Display window at Kaufmann’s Department store in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Image ca. 1926. Photographer not given. Kaufmann’s Department Store Photographs Collection, Detre Library and Archives, Heinz History Center. Copyright not established but probably in the public domain due to age. https://historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt%3A20181026-hpichswp-0157
Health Builder: A household appliances window display features a sun lamp and the Battle Creek Health Builder, a vibrating belt exercise machine which debuted in the late 1920s. Display window at Kaufmann’s Department store in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Image ca. 1926. Photographer not given. Kaufmann’s Department Store Photographs Collection, Detre Library and Archives, Heinz History Center. Copyright not established but probably in the public domain due to age. https://historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt%3A20181026-hpichswp-0148

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