Life, 1913-11-06 · page 12 of 56
Life — November 6, 1913 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **car advertisement** for the White Berline automobile, made by the White Company in Cleveland. The ad claims the car possesses "all of the correct and fundamental features of construction, and wealth of appointments" and remains relevant despite competition. The illustration by Otke Cushing depicts mythological figures (Neptune and Amphitrite, labeled in the caption) seemingly enchanted or "fascinated" by the White Berline automobile. The satire suggests the car's appeal is so universal and irresistible that even ancient gods would be captivated by it—a humorous exaggeration meant to convey the vehicle's superior quality and desirability to potential buyers.
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RRIE™ Fascination The WHITE BEREINE, even to the naturally prejudiced owner of a car of another make. has an_ irresistible attraction, once its quality is inquired into and its perform. ance known. Where sentiment for another car has not prevented investigation, it will be found that the WHITE BERLINE alone possesses all of the correct and fundamental features of construction, and wealth of appointments, with- out which, a car of this type is today practically obsolete. THE WHITE ‘ty Company CLEVELAND ~~ ~); Ne IN % The allurement of the White Berline causes Neptune “and Amphitrite to fortate their sea-home. comicbooks.com