Life, 1920-08-12 · page 39 of 44
Life — August 12, 1920 — page 39: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily an **advertisement**, not political satire. It promotes Vantine's Incense, a commercial product by A.A. Vantine & Co. of New York. The large illustration depicts a luxurious bedroom scene where an elegant woman in a flowing robe reclines on a boudoir (bedroom/dressing room), while incense smoke rises decoratively around her. The aesthetic is deliberately glamorous and aspirational—typical of 1920s advertising imagery. The product claim is straightforward: burning this incense in bedrooms, reception halls, and clothes closets will perfume spaces and supposedly induce restful sleep. The ad emphasizes availability at quality shops and offers an "Acquaintance Packet" sample. There is **no political or social satire evident**. This is straightforward commercial advertising designed to appeal to middle and upper-class readers with disposable income for luxury home products.
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erfume your Boudoir antines Incense IMPLY place a small quantity of this de- S lightful burning powder in a burner and apply a match. It will immediately ignite and diffuse a dreamy fragrance most pleasing to the senses. When burned in reception hall, its perfume will pervade the upper rooms : purifying the air by absorbing all odors In the boudoir, its soothing perfume is said to induce restful sleep, and when burned near clothes closet or press, will impart a most pleasing odor to all clothing draperies, etc Sold by the best shops everywhere, in sets consisting of artistic burner and package of incense, at $1.50, of separately in unique packages at 75c, $1.50 and $3.00. Should your dealer not have it, write us, sending his name and we shall see that you are supplied Write for “Acquaintance Packet,” o ing a generous sample. |i is mailed postpai upon request. Address Dept. L A.A. Vantine & Co., Inc. NEW YORK comicbooks.com