Life, 1906-02-01 · page 13 of 48
Life — February 1, 1906 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising** for the Angelus Piano, manufactured by Wilcox & White Co. of Meriden, Connecticut. The advertisement emphasizes the piano's patented mechanical features—the "Phrasing Lever," "Melody of Expression Buttons," and "Pneumatics"—as exclusive innovations that competitors cannot legally copy. This was a selling point in an era when player pianos were popular luxury items. The left column contains unrelated humorous anecdotes typical of *Life* magazine's satirical content, including jokes about automobiles and photography. The advertisement's core message: the Angelus Piano's patented design makes it superior to imitators, and buyers should choose the original over cheaper knockoffs. This reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and patent law marketing.
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