Life, 1919-12-04 · page 11 of 80
Life — December 4, 1919 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **Christmas gift advertisement** for Empire Loomcraft silk shirts, not political satire. The page is titled "Christmas Life" and features an illustration labeled "Her Gift." The image shows a woman presenting a silk shirt to a man beside a decorated Christmas tree. The accompanying text recommends Empire Loomcraft silk shirts as gifts "for the man of discriminating taste," highlighting their quality and durability. The ad lists various silk options (Superspun, Mellowspun, Chateau, etc.) and notes that custom-made shirts have labels sewn inside. The company address is given as 215 Fourth Avenue, New York. This is straightforward **commercial advertising**, not editorial commentary or political cartoon.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
‘CHRISTMAS LIFE- RAaY al aes HE chooses well who chooses Empire Loomcraft silk shirtings as a gift for the man of One of the most popular of these quality silks is Superspun, a S discriminating taste. triumph of beauty and durability. Obtainable in both ready-made and custom shirts. Other Empire Loomcraft Silks, all woven to meet the utmost demands in wear and desi, are Shapspun®, Mellowspu Commodore Crepe*, Chatea Kingcloth®, and Guildcrepe*. (Reg. U. S. Pat. OF) (Formerly Empire Wash Crepe) SHIRTINGS 4 MEN For those having their shirts made to order the Empire Loom- craft name is woven in the selvage. Ready-made, the label is sewed in theshirt. Send forbook of samples. Empire Silt Compeny, 315 Fourth Avenue, New York. ty ~faRy Ayn comicbooks.com