Life, 1907-05-02 · page 40 of 48
Life — May 2, 1907 — page 40: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. It contains commercial advertisements for luxury goods and services typical of early 20th-century Life magazine: - **Coon Collars** (detachable shirt collars) - **Theodore B. Starr** (jeweler and silversmith in Madison Square, New York) - **Knox Hats** (premium straw hats for summer wear) - **Rockford Watches** (pocket watches) - **Jenner & Company** (estate services on Broadway) - **Whitman Saddles** (equestrian equipment) The single non-advertisement image is a classical frieze labeled "A Fragment of a Frieze Found in the Ruins of the Capitol at Washington"—depicting mythological or allegorical figures. Its purpose or satirical intent is unclear from the visible context. The page functions as a commercial product showcase for affluent readers rather than political commentary or satire.
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Coon Collars FON 2 IN. are beat by test. They make more “trips to the laundry” than others because details of construc tion that give stamina, are not slighted. Bryson is a sightly collar, that fits the shirt and neck—has a tone and feel that satishes, Men's and youths’s sizes from 12 up. Quarter sizes, too. Sold bs heft furnishers. If not merry hed, ‘we wil mail on receipt of price.” Sty frees Canliss, Coon & Co., Dept.J Troy, N. [THEODORE B. STARR| Diamond Merchant, Jeweler and Silversmith Wedding Invitations en- graved in the most approved styles. Exclusive papers of Foreign importation for social corre- spondence. Monograms, crests and dies of unusual artistic merit. MADISON SQUARE New York _— = Free “= Watch Book for the asking. The beautiful book illustrated above tells the story of the wonderful Rockford Watch, describes the perma- nent adjustment that makes Rockford time true time for a lifetime. Write today—we will See that you get a Rockford Watch at the right price. If your dealer doesn't supply you willingly, write us. Rockford Watch Co. Rockford, Hl, HICH will you have: a straw hat of quality that keeps its fresh- ness and style to the end of the Summer, a hat so nicely pro- portioned as to brim and crown that you are sure of a becoming shape; or a hat with No reputation to sustain, made to sell at a price, which looks used up in three weeks and never seems to suit your indi- vidual appearance?” The sions; in short, your it wete made to your The principal hatter in each city is the agent tor Knox Hats. A FRAGMENT OF A FRIEZE FOUND IN THE RUINS OF THE CAPITOL AT WASHINGTON ___ = —_ | JENNER & COMPANY | Undivided Estates Exclusively || 55. BROADWAY, NE | UNDIVIDED Kinds of vpomals are adequate for Ap Wil TMAN SADDLES Knows the world over “Everything from Saddle to Spur” CATALOGUE FREE The Mehlbach Saddle. Co. — 108 Chambers St, New York comicbooks.com