Life, 1923-02-15 · page 27 of 36
Life — February 15, 1923 — page 27: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a Kodak camera advertisement, not political satire. The page shows a winter scene with people and a horse-drawn sleigh on a snowy road lined with bare trees and rural buildings. The ad argues that winter photography produces particularly striking images worth preserving in photo albums. It emphasizes the ease and enjoyment of winter picture-taking "the Kodak way," positioning seasonal photography as a leisure activity. The "Autographic Kodaks" reference indicates a camera model feature allowing photographers to write notes directly on film negatives. The ad targets amateur photographers by suggesting winter's natural drama and contrast make superior photographs, encouraging camera purchases at the listed price point.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Kodak Welcomes Winter There’s a tang to the air and a zest to the occasion that give lite and action to the pictures you make. Winter prints contribute prized pages to your album. And it’s all easy the Kodak way—and all fun. Autographic Kodaks $6.50 up Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, N.Y. 1% Koask ciry comicbooks.com