J.W. Robinson’s Department Store, Los Angeles

Tony Duquette in his studio creating figures for the windows of J.W. Robinson Co., Los Angeles, C. 1950

Tony Duquette in his studio creating figures for the windows of J.W. Robinson Co., Los Angeles, C. 1950

The swan window designed by Tony Duquette for J.W. Robinson’s 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris Perumes. (Photo: Dick Whittington)

The swan window designed by Tony Duquette for J.W. Robinson’s 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris Perumes. (Photo: Dick Whittington)

“Pirate window designed by Tony Duquette for J.W. Robinson Co. Los Angeles 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris Perumes. (Photo: Dick Whittington)

“Pirate window designed by Tony Duquette for J.W. Robinson Co. Los Angeles 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris Perumes. (Photo: Dick Whittington)

Printed program for J.W. Robinson Co., Los Angeles 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris Perumes, interpreted in fresh cut flowers by southern California florists.

Printed program for J.W. Robinson Co., Los Angeles 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris Perumes, interpreted in fresh cut flowers by southern California florists.

Window designed by Tony Duquette “Foret Vierge” for J.W. Robinson Co, 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris perfumes. (Photos by Dick Whittington).

Window designed by Tony Duquette “Foret Vierge” for J.W. Robinson Co, 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris perfumes. (Photos by Dick Whittington).

Window designed by Tony Duquette “Anticipation” for J.W. Robinson Co, 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris perfumes. (Photos by Dick Whittington).

Window designed by Tony Duquette “Anticipation” for J.W. Robinson Co, 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris perfumes. (Photos by Dick Whittington).

Window designed by Tony Duquette “Dark Brilliance” for J.W. Robinson Co, 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris perfumes. (Photos by Dick Whittington).

Window designed by Tony Duquette “Dark Brilliance” for J.W. Robinson Co, 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris perfumes. (Photos by Dick Whittington).

Window designed by Tony Duquette “Shanghai” for J.W. Robinson Co, 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris perfumes. (Photos by Dick Whittington).

Window designed by Tony Duquette “Shanghai” for J.W. Robinson Co, 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris perfumes. (Photos by Dick Whittington).

Window designed by Tony Duquette “Anticipation” for J.W. Robinson Co, 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris perfumes. Note: Duquette was not employed by Robinson’s at this time but was bro…

Window designed by Tony Duquette “Anticipation” for J.W. Robinson Co, 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris perfumes. Note: Duquette was not employed by Robinson’s at this time but was brought in as a noted designer from the outside to do this job.

Window designed by Tony Duquette “Anticipation” for J.W. Robinson Co, 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris perfumes. (Photos by Dick Whittington).

Window designed by Tony Duquette “Anticipation” for J.W. Robinson Co, 16th annual flower and perfume show in conjunction with local florists to promote Lentheric, Paris perfumes. (Photos by Dick Whittington).