Judge, 1927-10-15 · page 27 of 68
Judge — October 15, 1927 — page 27: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **product advertisement**, not a political cartoon. It promotes "The Saratoga" gloves by Daniel Hays Gloves, priced at $4.50. The ad emphasizes the glove's luxury qualities: calfskin leather that is both durable ("wear-proof") and soft, dyed in "golden autumn" tones, and capable of withstanding repeated washing. It highlights craftsmanship details—hand-cut construction, hand-sewn back and hem, and "Superseam" stitching. The illustration shows a hand modeling the glove to demonstrate its quality and fit. For modern readers: this represents early 20th-century consumer advertising emphasizing artisanal production methods and durability as selling points—values quite different from today's fast fashion marketing. The price ($4.50 then) represents a significant accessory investment, suggesting these were premium goods for affluent consumers.
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7c 7 99 AUALOZA S 3O Asx for it by name in any of the best stores - - Just say, “Show me the Saratoga - in Calfskin.” « - What an amazing leather it is! It can be called “wear-proof” but, it is as soft and flex- ible as a piece of thin kid - - Fine dyes have caught the rich, ripe golden shades of autumn and imprisoned them here—yet, this glove can be washed again and again, with soap and water, just as you wash your hands and still that soft rich newness re- mains . . This special number is at- tractively priced - - It is hand-cut, with hand-sewed back, hand-sewed hem and «Superseam”’ stitching on side and fingers - - A wonderful glove—and only four-fifty ! comicbooks.com