Life, 1912-04-04 · page 72 of 80
Life — April 4, 1912 — page 72: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two unrelated advertisements typical of Life magazine's content. On the left is a Martin & Martin bootmakers ad targeting affluent, educated consumers, emphasizing hand-sewn craftsmanship and "good breeding"—reflecting early 20th-century class consciousness about luxury footwear as a marker of taste and social status. On the right is a commercial real estate listing for retail space in Manhattan's Pennsylvania district (near Penn Station), offering 1,995 square feet suitable for a workshop or shop display. The illustration labeled "Stone Blind" appears to show two figures on a street, likely depicting a social scene, though without additional context its satirical meaning remains unclear. There is no evident political commentary on this particular page—it functions primarily as a magazine revenue vehicle through advertisements and classifieds.
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The Martin & Martin Hand-Sewed Shoes com- mend them- selves to all intellectual people--people who show best _ judg- ment and taste. Once you find a Martin & Mar- tin Shoe that was made for your foot, through our intelligent sales service, your hunt is over. You may secure the identical shoe any- time, no matter if you do your buying in person, or by post. All shoes handled by ARTI ARTI BOOTMAKERS FOR MEN & WOMEN because of hand workmanship, rare taste and discretion in selcc- tion of leathers, have style—the permanent style that marks good breeding. We represent the Thomas Cort Shoes — famous the world over among folks of discernment, as the Custom-Made Shoe with a ready- to-wear convenience. You who have never been quite foot- suited, send for Style Brochure which shows our latest models for Street, Dress and Sporting wear, also describing our unique Service-by-Post. Custom De- partment in connection, Seven Dollars and up the pair. MARTIN & MARTIN, Bootmakers for Men and Women. New York: 1 East 35th St. Chicago: 310 South Mich- igan Ave —=—— An Unusual Store to Rent Between Fifth Avenue and Broadway, In the heart of the Pennsylvania district. Main floor, 1995 square feet. Mezzanine gallery, about 1150 square feet. Suitable for work shop or dispiay and storage of goods. By addition of broad flight of stairs can be made very picturesque feature. Rental, $6,500. The store is No. 17 West Thirty-first Street. Immediate possession. Will be shown upon application to Mr. Harvey, Superintendent of Life Build- ing, 21 West Thirty-first Street. STONE BLIND