Life, 1913-11-06 · page 2 of 56
Life — November 6, 1913 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **cosmetics advertisement**, not satire or political commentary. It advertises Colgate's Cold Cream, a skincare product. The main image is a portrait of a young woman labeled "The Colgate Cold Cream Girl," painted by artist George Brehm. The advertisement emphasizes the product's benefits for skin care, particularly for "Cleanliness, Comfort, Charm." The text includes sections on "The Complexion's Bloom" and "Cold Weather Care," offering skincare advice and promoting daily use of the product. At the bottom, Colgate & Co. offers a trial tube for 4¢, along with their other product line (Cashmere Bouquet Soap). There is no political or satirical content on this page—it is straightforward vintage advertising from what appears to be an early 20th-century publication.
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Entered at the Post Ofice at New York, Ns Yos 28 Second ‘Class Mail Marte Copyright in England and the British Possess py The Colgate . Cold Cream Girl A beautifully colored’ art- proof of this “‘Colgate Cold Cream Girl,” painted by George Brehm. 7x10 inches, and has no advertising. On good paper suitable for fram- ing, passe partout or for tack- ing up just as it comesto you. Sent free on request. \ COEGATE’S COLD CREAM delights the skin: It gives Cleanliness, Comfort, Charm. THE COMPLEXION’S = [n-doors or out the pores of the skin are constantly exposed to BLOOM uncleanliness. To keep the bloom of the complexion and the white softness of the hands more than washing is necessary. Daily application of -Colgate's Cold Cream gives beneficial results that amply repay the short time needed to use. it. COLD WEATHER = After coming in from the cold air no mas- CARE . sage should be used. Simply smooth some of Colgate’s Cold Cream.over the skin. Allow it to remain on fora few minutes. Then rub off with a soft cloth. Notice how soft and pliable the:skin is kept, —From Colgate’s Cold Cream B Send 4c for a trial. tube. We will include the booklet telling why and how to use Cold Cream. COLGATE & CO., Dept. 23, 199 Fulton Street |) New York ss Makers of Cashmere Bouquet Soap—luxyrious; lasting, refined ~ , ; In aad tube Charmis Face Powder is an exquisite Poudre de riz. For 6c we will send the Charmis Beauty-Box to any one who cannot secure it from the dealers. for Gee Comfort Charm comicbooks.com