Life, 1923-04-19 · page 25 of 36
Life — April 19, 1923 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a Kodak advertisement, not political satire. It depicts three people in an early automobile parked near a beach or waterfront, with moored sailboats visible in the background. The ad promotes "Autographic Kodaks" starting at $6.50, emphasizing that photography is accessible to casual travelers—you simply "pick and choose—and press the button." The message appeals to the growing automobile culture and leisure travel of the era, positioning Kodak cameras as essential vacation companions. There is no cartoon or satirical commentary present; this is straightforward product advertising from Life magazine's commercial pages.
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Kodak as you go All roads lead to pictures—the quiet lane just as surely as the busy highway. With your Kodak tucked beside you, you have only to pick and choose—and press the button. Autographic Kodaks $6.50 up At your dealer's Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, N. Y. Te Kodak City comicbooks.com