Life, 1925-12-03 · page 3 of 84
Life — December 3, 1925 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **Chrysler automobile advertisement**, not a political cartoon. The image shows a Chrysler Six sedan parked on an urban street with tall buildings in the background. The ad uses promotional language typical of 1920s marketing—claiming the Chrysler Six possesses "distinctive design, original beauty, smartness, and performance without parallel" and appeals to affluent buyers ("men and women who have owned the highest priced cars"). The decorative flourishes (ornamental corners) and layout reflect Art Deco design conventions of the era. The text emphasizes mechanical reliability, economy, and exclusivity as selling points. There is **no satire or political commentary** visible. This appears to be a straightforward commercial advertisement placed in *Life* magazine, showcasing the car's prestige and engineering claims to potential customers.
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In Chrysler Alone, the Qualities That Satisfy Every Motor Car Ideal Distinctive design, original beauty, smartness, and performance without parallel, single out the Chrysler Six from among the finest. That is why men and women who have owned the highest priced cars now prefer the Chrysler Six. Unusual economy, outstandingdurability, exceptional freedom from mechanical drudgery, are placing the Chrysler Six in the hands of thousands who formerly drove lesser cars. Thus, among all classes, the qualities which are peculiar to Chrysler alone have won for this car an esteem seldom if ever before conferred on any car. Your nearest Chrysler dealer is eager to give you a demonstration of the properties which give the Chrysler Six such universal and irresistible appeal. CHRYSLER SALES CORPORATION, DETROIT, MICH. CHRYSLER CORPORATION OF CANADA, LIMITED, WINDSOR, ONTARIO CHRYSLER SIX CHRYSLER SIX perial = The Crown Imperial CHRYSLER FOUR The Touring Car - - The Chub Coupe The Coach - TheSedan + +: Hydraulic four shee! brakes on all ysler Four models at slight extra cost. All prices f.0.b. Detroit, subject to Current Federal excise tax. Bodies by Fisher on all Chrysler ene with full balloon tires, pow There are Chrysler dealers and superior Chrysler service every- where. Alidealersare in position to extend the convenience of time-payments, Ask about Chry- sler’s attractive plan. All Chrysler modelsare protected against theft by the Fedco pat- ented car numbering system, ex- clusive with Chrysler, which can- not be counterfeited and cannot be altered or removed wit ve evidenceof tampering. comicbooks.com