Judge, 1901-12-28 · page 48 of 49
Judge — December 28, 1901 — page 48: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily an **advertisement, not satire or political content**. It's a Kodak camera advertisement from Judge magazine's Christmas issue. The ad features a stylized portrait photograph of a woman in early 1900s attire with a white feather in her hair, set against a decorative border with birds. The text promotes Kodak cameras for holiday picture-taking, emphasizing personal and sentimental subjects: children, Christmas trees, family gatherings, and home portraits. The message appeals to middle-class consumers by framing photography as a way to preserve cherished memories. The ad concludes with Kodak's tagline: "Stands for all that is Best in Photography." Pricing ranges from $5 to $75, with Brownie cameras (entry-level models) at $1-$2. This represents early mass-market camera advertising targeting holiday gift-givers.
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Amid the festivities of Christmas-tide one often finds the greatest charm of picture taking. The children, the children’s tree, the visit at the old home, the flash-light at an evening gathering, the merry sleighing party, the home portraits of one’s friends—all these offer subjects that have a personal interest, that one cherishes more highly as the years go by. “KODAK” Stands for all that is Best in Photography. KODAKS, $5.00 to $75.00. BROWNIE CAMERAS, $1 and $2. EASTMAN KODAK CO. Christmas Booklet, free at the dealers or by mail. Rochester, N. Y. comicbooks.com