Life, 1921-01-06 · page 39 of 44
Life — January 6, 1921 — page 39: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **entirely an advertisement**, not political satire or cartoon content. It's a product ad for O. C. Hansen Manufacturing Company (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) promoting their line of gloves. The top includes a small illustrated scene of well-dressed people in what appears to be a formal setting—likely meant to evoke sophistication and social status. The central message: "A Well-Gloved Hand is A Mark of Distinction" emphasizes that proper gloves signal refinement and good taste. The ad displays four different glove styles with product numbers and descriptions (soft cuff auto gauntlets, lined street gloves, etc.), appealing to various uses—motoring, driving, sport, and formal wear. The text encourages readers to request a free "Hansen Book of Gloves" to solve "problems of style, value of material and service." This reflects early 20th-century consumer culture: glove selection as a marker of social class and fashion consciousness.
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1353—Soft Cuff Auto Gauntlet of Black Cape Leath- er. Admirably fitted for motoring 7334—Warm Lined Street Glove in African Cape Leather Made in all the pre- vailing shades “A Well-Gloved Hand is AA Mark of Distinction” ND extra care in the choice of your gloves is one of the best ways to achieve that distinction without extravagance or disappointment. 141—Soft Cuff esas Cauntler One As an initial step send for the Hansen Book of Gloves. Fey krsctsice Your problems of style, value of material and service Slovenes may best be solved by reference to this authority. an Style. The designs shown here are good examples of how correct fit and fine appearance can all be incorporated in a glove for cold weather wear. Any one of them will prove to your satisfaction that ‘‘to get the best is to save.” The Glove Book is awaiting your request. It describes the line which is so broad in scope as to include gloves for work as well as driving and sport, dress and motor- ing. Send for it, then see your dealer. Dan Bach Nien O. C. Hansen Manufacturing Co. for Motoring and 519 E. Wright Street Milwaukee, Wis. General ear, Made of Black Horsehide. Import- ed Lamb Fur Lin- ing. comicbooks.com