Life, 1920-02-05 · page 9 of 52
Life — February 5, 1920 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **commercial advertisement**, not political satire. The page shows a Hansen Gloves ad from the C.C. Hansen Manufacturing Company (Milwaukee, Wisconsin). The image depicts a detailed illustration of a gloved hand holding product samples, emphasizing the "facility" (comfort and ease) of wearing Hansen gloves. The accompanying text promotes that Hansen gloves offer satisfactory fit and comfort for various activities—motoring, sport, work, etc. A small illustration at bottom left shows people in period dress, likely meant to suggest the product's broad appeal across social situations. This is straightforward early 20th-century product advertising emphasizing quality and versatility rather than satire or political commentary.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
—facility One of the best things about a Hansen Glove is the fa- cility it gives your fingers—the easy play, the sure hold. When you wear a Hansen you enjoy the satisfaction of infallible style with the comfort of a glove exactly planned for the time, place and use required. Write for the Book of Gloves. You will find this dress model fully described. Also a wide variety for motoring, sport, work, etc Select your favorites, then call on your dealer, ©. C. HANSEN MANUPACTURING COMPANY 192-F Detroit Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin comicbooks.com