Life, 1911-10-12 · page 6 of 48
Life — October 12, 1911 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire. The main cartoon depicts two well-dressed men in formal wear, illustrating a product comparison: one wears a traditional dress shirt with a "bulging bosom" (starched front), while the other wears the "Donchester" shirt, which maintains a flat, refined appearance. The humor is gentle and commercial rather than political—it's a visual gag showing the practical advantage of this shirt style for formal occasions. The advertisement emphasizes that despite equal refinement in appearance, the Donchester prevents the unflattering bulge of older shirt designs. The page also contains unrelated advertisements for Brooks Brothers clothing and Martell's Brandy, typical of Life magazine's revenue model.
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teisever.aca,tey, The DONCHESTER These men are equally well dressed—equally refined in appearance. ‘The difference is that one has a bulging bosom shirt, and the other wears the DONCHESTER, the Cluett Dress Shirt that will not bulge. $2 Lo $3, Send for Donchester booklet CLUEIT, PEABODY & 453 River Street, Troy. N. ‘ NNSSNNSSSNSSSSSSSSSSNNZ % NANNNNNSSANSSSSNNS From George I. to George V. MARTELL’S BRANDY has known but One Quality--- The Best BLUE AND SILVER LABEL Messrs. Martell & Co. have been appointed to supply Brandy to the House of Lords HOUSE EST. 1715 Sole Agents: G. S, NICHOLAS & CO. New York SASS SSeS eee F [_XSSSNNKKNNNSSELLNNNNNNN NESS NLSLNSS SSNS SSNS NSHLN ELS D Bil OCIS: C&GLOTHING; Goutlemens Farnishing Gouds, For Autumn Week-End Visits: Ulsters, Fur and Fur-Lined Coats and Jackets. Shetland Sweaters, Vests, Mufflers, Gloves, Norfolks, Knickerbockers, Breeches. Heavy Wool Stockings and Hose. Trunks, Bags, Travelling Kits and Separate Fittings. Heavy Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps. Send for Illustrated Catalogue BROADWAY, Cor. TWENTY-SECOND ST., NEW YORK Cope, Life Pub Co. LEND A HAND Printed in full colors and attractively mounted on white stock, 12 x 16 inches. THE “NIFTIEST" PRINT OF THE SEASON, Sent prepaid upon receipt of 50 cents, LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY 17 West 31st St., New York f