Life — February 5, 1920 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Hansen Gloves Advertisement 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.