Life, 1914-03-05 · page 60 of 60
Life — March 5, 1914 — page 60: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a full-page advertisement for Baker Electric automobiles, not political satire. The image shows a sleek electric car from approximately 1916, parked in front of what appears to be a public monument or statue. The text urges readers to consult the detailed Baker Electric catalog (pages 6-9) for information about electric vehicles. The ad reflects early automotive history when electric cars competed seriously with gasoline vehicles. The formal ornamental border and placement in *Life* magazine indicates this was premium advertising targeting affluent readers. Baker Motor Vehicle Company, based in Cleveland, was a legitimate manufacturer of electric automobiles during this era.
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Read pages six, seven, eight and nine of the new Baker Electric catalog very carefully. If you have not received a copy write for it now. It contains the most informing statement about electrics ever published. . 9 | “ x i ee e i SI RSS LEN