Life, 1907-06-13 · page 23 of 24
Life — June 13, 1907 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page advertises satirical prints sold by *Life* magazine, featuring works by contemporary cartoonists like Henry Hutt and Nesbitt Benson. Rather than political cartoons, these appear to be humorous social commentary illustrations available for purchase as photogravures. The titles suggest domestic and social humor typical of the era: "Moonstruck" (romantic folly), "How Are the Mighty Fallen" (comeuppance), "Down the Wrong Chimney" (mistaken identity/Christmas humor), and "That Deferred Vacation" (postponed leisure). The final print, "A Man's a Man for A' That" (quoting Robert Burns), likely addresses class commentary. These were marketed as affordable home decorations—prints cost 30-50 cents, with larger formats at $1.00—targeting middle-class readers of *Life*'s satirical humor. The page itself functions as advertising rather than editorial content, showcasing the magazine's commercial print business.
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