Life, 1909-06-03 · page 33 of 56
Life — June 3, 1909 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a straightforward advertisement for "Onyx" brand hosiery (socks/stockings), not a political cartoon. The page promotes three product lines: general "Onyx" hosiery for travel and recreation, a "Wyde Top" and "Dubl Top" variant for women (designed to prevent "running ladders"—what we'd call runs or snags—and stay secure), and "Onyx" hosiery for men. The central image appears to be a woman modeling or representing the product. The ad emphasizes durability and reliability across different contexts (hiking, golfing, daily wear) and notes availability in silk, cotton, and various colors. Lord & Taylor distributed the brand from New York. There is no satire or political commentary present—this is period advertising from Life magazine's commercial content.
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For Recreation and Travel “ONYX” Hosiery is indispensable. Be sure that your Hosiery is equal to any emergency, Hosiery that has the Real Stuff that will not fail at critical moments, Hosiery that is both Beautiful and Durable. For Women The New “WYDE TOP” for Women will double the joy of the pleasure seeker, is wide just where most needed. Good for pedestrian, hill climber, golfer, and for all wa/ks of life. The New “DUB-L TOP,’ specially devised to counteract the destructive garter clasp, prevents “running ladders” in your Hose, and provides a sense of security that is gratifying. Your Hose will be 4ZZ THERE at night same as when slipped on in the morning. Silk, Silk Lisle or Cotton, Black or Colors, price to meet all demands. For Men “ONYX” Hosiery for Men has the first call from all Men, the ex- perienced would not change ; the others cannot change oo guickly if they would know what ferfect Hosiery is. Black and superb range of colors in every weight and fabric. Sold by all dealers of discrimination. If you cannot get service at your dealers’, write to Dept. 19, and we will send name of nearest dealer. L 0 ra &S Tay lo L Wholesale Distributors New York comicbooks.com