Life, 1919-10-09 · page 2 of 48
Life — October 9, 1919 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is **not a political cartoon or satirical content**—it's a full-page advertisement for Chase Leatherwove upholstery fabric, published in *Life* magazine (Vol. 74, No. 1928, dated October 5, 1919). The ad promotes Chase Leatherwove as "America's Foremost Upholstery Fabric," claiming it mimics genuine leather while being practical and economical. The shield-shaped design emphasizes the trade mark as consumer protection. Four circular vignettes around the border (showing furniture, a ship, a motor car, and a carriage) demonstrate the product's versatile applications. This is a straightforward commercial advertisement rather than editorial satire or political commentary.
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