Life, 1908-10-01 · page 12 of 44
Life — October 1, 1908 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily an advertisement**, not satire or political commentary. It's a Lord & Taylor wholesale hosiery ad for "Onyx" brand stockings, occupying most of the page. The only illustrative element is an **oval-framed vintage engraving** on the right side depicting a woman in classical or period dress—likely aesthetic decoration meant to convey elegance and appeal to female consumers. The ad emphasizes that 25% of hosiery imported to the U.S. carries the "Onyx" trademark, listing various women's and men's styles with prices (ranging from 25¢ to $2.75 per pair). It includes a "Special Value" section highlighting a pure-thread silk option. There is no political cartoon, satire, or social commentary visible on this page—it is straightforward commercial advertising typical of early 20th-century magazine content.
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Lord & Taylor Wholesale Distributors Ffostery Look for this y Trade-Mark Stamped on every pair TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT. of all the Hosiery imported into the United States bears the “ONYX”? Trade-mark, and gives satis- faction to the millions of users. There is no reason why you should not be one of this great army of contented patrons. “ONYX” Hosiery provides a greater variety—a wider range of and represents the highest standard of efficiency possible to obtain in Hosiery. Every pair is guaranteed. For Women 109/K. Women's “Onyx"? Black Sea Island Medium Weight Cotton; spliced sole, soc. per pair. 151/K. Women’s “Onyx” Black Gauze Cotton, Garter top, spliced heel, sole and toe. soc. per pair. 599/S. Women’s “ Onyx" Black Gauze Lisle, Garter top, spliced selvage, reinforced heel and toe; unusual value; delightful weight. soc. per pair. 310/13. Women's “Onyx"? Black Medium Weight Four-Thread Lisle, superior quality, wear resisting. oc. per pair. tex ee Seve Gee eee ee ge Silk Lisle Hosiery Feels Like Silh—Looks Like Sith Wears Better Than Sith 409/K. Women’s “Oynx" Black, Tan and White Silk Lisle, gauze weight, soft, glos: flexible, durable; double sole; spliced heel. soc. per pair. Out Size Lisle Hose 121/9. Women's “Onyx” Black, Tan and White Gauze Lisle, extra size— aspliced sole, heel and toe; reinforced garter top. soc. per pair. 130/K. Women’s “Onyx’’ Black Gauze Silk Lisle; double sole; high i: spliced heel; soft, silky, extra wide and elastic. 7§c. per pair. Special Value No. 106. Pure thread silk, Black, White, 7 . Tan, Oxblood, Copenhagen, Blue, London For Men Smoke, Paris, Tan, American’ Beauty, ; Pongee—all colors to match shoes or gown E/310. Black and Colored Lisle, Six Thread Heel and Toe, Four Threads —unquestionably the best value in America ‘The only Lisle Hose that will not burn nor is harsh to the feet. soc. —pure dye. Every pair guaranteed. Price, all over. 5 per pair. per pair. + E/325. Men's Black and Colored Silk Lisle, every desirable shade, a soft, lustrous silky-hose. Exceptionally satisfactory. soc. per pair. Sold Everywhere. Ask your dealer or write Dept. 19. We will direct you to nearest dealer or mail postpaid on receipt of price any number as above stated. Broadway New York