Life, 1921-02-03 · page 13 of 46
Life — February 3, 1921 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **Hansen Winter Gloves advertisement**, not political satire. The page promotes the warmth and comfort of Hansen brand gloves through product descriptions and images. The visual shows a man in a car in winter conditions (appearing to laugh despite cold weather—hence "Laugh at Zero Weather"), demonstrating the gloves' practicality. Additional photos display different glove styles and linings. The advertisement emphasizes Hansen's features: lamb fur linings for softness, various wool fabric options, and carefully shaped construction that keeps fingers active and supple. The text positions Hansen gloves as a premium product offering "distinction with a difference." The company (O.C. Hansen Manufacturing Co., Milwaukee) invites readers to request a catalog for style options. This is straightforward product marketing, not editorial content.
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Soft Cuff Auto ger, Style. of Black Coltskin with Imported Lamb Fur Lining Mitten Style Warm Lined Street Glove of African Cape Leather, Made in all the Prevailing shades, Iso unlined Laugh at Lero Weather There are many reasons why the hands that wear Hansen Winter Gloves enjoy unusual warmth and comfort. First of all, come the linings. Take, for example, the Hansen importation of choicest lamb fur! This soft, dense fur relieves you of that extra bulk of the ordinary, native sheep lining. And your hand slips in, confident of comfort. Other types of lining— cozy wool fabric, knitted wool—a wide variety. Another reason for Hansen warmth is the way the linings are put in—exactly shaped and care- fully fitted. You will realize the importance of this when you wear a Hansen and find that the lining is so cleverly built with the glove, so close a part of it, that your fingers are free, active and supple. And, when it comes to materials, design and work- manship, in any type or style, for any season, the name Hansen is all you need to know. [t means “distinction” with a ‘‘difference.” Glove Book on Request—It describes and illustrates many types and designs for motoring, dress or gen- eral wear. See your dealer and make your choice. O. C. HANSEN MANUFACTURING CO. 519-F Wright Street Milwaukee, Wis. comicbooks.com