Life — June 2, 1921 — page 43: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a **perfume advertisement**, not a political cartoon or satire. It promotes "Un Air Embaume," described as "the exclusive perfume with a touch of the Orient," manufactured by Rigaud of Paris and distributed in New York by Geo. Borgfeldt & Co. The page features: - A circular illustration showing an orientalist scene (likely meant to evoke exoticism) - A product image of an ornate perfume bottle with a decorative bow stopper - A product list including rouge, sachets, extracts, face powders, and talcum powder The advertisement reflects early 20th-century marketing that capitalized on Western fascination with "Oriental" aesthetics and fragrances—a common trope in luxury goods advertising of the era. There is no political commentary or satire present on this page.