Judge, 1912-10-12 · page 4 of 28
Judge — October 12, 1912 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **not a cartoon or satire** — it's a straightforward **advertisement** for Peck & Peck, a hosiery retailer with multiple Fifth Avenue locations in New York. The page showcases their "New Fall Hosiery Creations," displaying various women's and children's stockings in different styles: lace-trimmed, plain black, patterned, and ribbed designs. The central text block emphasizes their quality Sea Island Cotton stockings and pricing (85¢ to $2.50 per pair). There is no political commentary, satire, or hidden meaning — this is a period fashion advertisement, likely from the 1920s-1930s based on style and typography. It simply demonstrates how department stores marketed seasonal hosiery to consumers through Judge magazine.
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PECK & PECK New Fall Hosiery Creations No 82. A very large assortment of Hand Made reat No. 63. The Spider Pattern as welasmany Lace Stoekings. Price of ahove 818.00 @ pair. ether pattern Lk prices from D to $100.00 a pair brotdered by hand, 4 do mot carry jon Lace Stockings, PECK & PECK Have sold nothing but stockings for more than a quarter of a century We recommend our popular Sea Island Cotton Stockings. Price of Women's: 85c a pair, $9 dozen for $5.00. Price of Men's: 69¢ a pair, '4 dozen for $4.00. Price of Children's: 50c a pair, for size 6; rise Sc a size. Our pure silk stockings, black and all colors, for $1.00 a pair, are leaders, will wear better and look better than many sold for $1.50 a pair. These have cotton tops and soles, and are closely woven, giving the appearance of a heavy stocking. Our Guaranteed silk stockings in black ot colors to match gowns, at $2.50 a pair. Can make them at three days’ notice. Are made of the best quality of ‘Twist silk; will wear much better than cheap stockings. We will send a large and varied assortment of stock- ings on memorandum in any quantity, price or quality. You can make your selections and return all or any part atour expense. Don't be afraid to order low- priced stockings and sox from 35ca pair up. Our qualities cannot be excelled at the prices. In ordering, please state sizes—also kindly enclose reference. PECK & PECK, Exclusively Hosiery Three Fifth Avenue Shops Ie sch hand sacks, Price forte ae fy ate a 230 at 27th St. 481 at dist St. $88 at 48th St. NEW YORK Na 87, Que Children's Rubbed Stockings ae beter guaity for Ea. fS Our eeertment of 8 ae than can be found elsewhere from £500 pass to the fi ‘Stockings ts very Lar wh and Haglus. Let wa vend you tome om menor Tateet movettien comicbooks.com