Life, 1912-04-11 · page 2 of 46
Life — April 11, 1912 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It announces a twenty-fifth anniversary celebration for "Onyx" brand hosiery by Lord & Taylor, scheduled for Wednesday, April 17th. The illustration shows a man and woman in a room separated by a mirror or divider, with stockings and shoes scattered on the floor between them. This appears to be **humorous domestic imagery** rather than political satire—the visual joke likely plays on the idea of hosiery being a desirable product that appeals to both genders, or perhaps suggesting romantic/flirtatious undertones. The page then lists product offerings and special anniversary prices for both men's and women's hosiery. No political figures or references are evident. This is straightforward commercial advertising from Life magazine.
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Thursday. Annus! Subscriction ‘Singte Copies, Ten Cents. in England and the British Possessions Entered atthe Post Offce at New Yor . Offce at New York. N.Y. a Se lass Mall Matter a Se~ csarsrours We Invite You to Help Celebrate the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary OF THE INTRODUCTION OF Hosiery Trade Marte which will take place on Wednesday, April, 17th N recognition of the Spirit of Loyalty and Appreciation shown by the Men and Women of the Country, we offer through your dealer on the date mentioned, the following values: FOR WOMEN Women's “ONYX” Black, White and Tan Gauze, Lisle with “DUB-L” TOP and High Spliced Heel; a Very Superior Ouatity. Our regular soc. value, which will be offered at the Anniversary Sale Price of 35c per pair, 3 for $1.00 Women's “ONYX” Black Silk Lisle; Special Gauze Weight; TOP; Reinforced Heel, Sole and Toe; Finest Quality of Mercerized Yarn. One of the regularly advertised soc values. Anniversary Sale Price of 35c per pair, 3 for $1.00 Women's ""ONYX" Black Pure Thread Silk; Seasonable Weight; Splendid Value. One of our Representative numbers, containing all the Latest Improvements, as" DUB-L” Silk Tops, ete. Actual value $1.50 per pair. Anniversary Sale Price $1.00 per pair FOR MEN Men’s "ONYX" Black Our Best, Most Advertised and Most Reliable soc qua! which has done more to build For this sale in BLACK onl; Never sold at less than soc per pair. Anniversary Sale Price 35c per pair, 3 for $1.09 Men's "ONYX" Pure Thread Black and Colors, with Lisle Sole. Finest soc silk value ever offered. Anniver: he Brice 35c per pair, 3 for $1.00 Look for your dealer’s announcement in the daily papers on this date, April 17th, for full particulars, and if you cannot get service at the dealer’s from whom you always buy “ONYX” Hosiery, write us, and we will direct you to some dealer who can supply you. Duplicates of this beautiful Coles Phillips drawing will be mailed ready for mounting on receipt of four cents for postage Address Dept, 19 Wholesale Distributors Lord & Taylor New York