Life — September 23, 1920 — page 39: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a **beauty product advertisement**, not political satire. It promotes Rigaud's "Tissue Cream" fragrance infused with "Mary Garden Perfume," a product line from the Paris-based cosmetics company (located at 16 Rue de la Paix). The page features a glamorous photograph of a woman in exotic costume and makeup, positioned to suggest luxury and sophistication. Below are product images showing the cream's packaging and various related cosmetic items in the Rigaud line. The advertisement lists the complete product range, including powder, rouge, perfume, and other beauty items. This represents typical early-to-mid-20th-century luxury cosmetics marketing aimed at affluent women, emphasizing French elegance and exotic appeal.