Life, 1913-06-26 · page 2 of 45
Life — June 26, 1913 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is **not a political cartoon or satirical commentary**—it's an advertisement, specifically a prize-winning design submission. The header indicates this was a "Prize Sketch in Response to Advertisement in Life, February 20, 1913." The image displays three elegant wine glasses showcasing different types of wine: a Barton & Guestier Haut Sauterne (left), a Louis Roederer Brut 1904 champagne (center), and a Barton & Guestier Pontet Canet (right). This appears to be promotional content for E. La Montagne's Sons, a New York and Chicago wine merchant, highlighting premium French wines through sophisticated glassware design and presentation.