Life, 1904-12-01 · page 64 of 64
Life — December 1, 1904 — page 64: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **Kodak camera advertisement**, not political satire. The image shows a domestic Christmas morning scene: a mother and child in bed while a father figure stands nearby examining books or materials, presumably Kodak products. The advertisement's message is straightforward: Kodak cameras are ideal Christmas gifts for capturing family memories with children. The tagline—"Where there's a child, there should the Kodak be"—positions photography as essential to preserving holiday moments. **Historical context**: This 1904 ad reflects early mass-market camera marketing, targeting middle-class families during photography's transition from specialist hobby to consumer product. The Brownie camera (mentioned in pricing) was specifically designed as an affordable, user-friendly option for amateur photographers. There is no political satire or caricature here—it's straightforward commercial messaging dressed in sentimental domestic imagery typical of early 20th-century advertising.
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Drawn for Eastman Kodak Co.. courtesy Collier's Weekly. Copyrigbt 1904, Collier's) Weekly. A Christmas Morning KODAK Where there's a child, there should the Kodak be. As a means of Keeping green the Christmas memories, or as a gift, it’s a holiday delight. Kodaks from $5.00 to $97.00, Brownie Cameras (They work like Kodaks) $1, $2, $5. Kodak Developing Machines, $2 to $10.00. Ceprnges fee al fie EASTMAN KODAK CO., Rochester, N. Y. PRESS OF THE J. W. PRATT CO., NEW YORK. comicbooks.com