Life, 1927-11-24 · page 3 of 44
Life — November 24, 1927 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily **advertising, not satire or political commentary**. The page promotes luxury cruise vacations offered by the White Star Line and Red Star Line shipping companies. The art deco design features figures in period dress (appearing to be from different cultures/regions) arranged around a globe, emphasizing the "around the world" travel experience. The imagery suggests exotic destinations and cosmopolitan adventure. The text advertises a 133-day world cruise on the Belgenland, departing from New York in December, visiting 65 cities across 16 countries. Additional cruises to the Mediterranean and West Indies are promoted. This reflects early 20th-century leisure travel marketing targeting wealthy Americans, emphasizing luxury, convenience, and the appeal of global exploration without practical concerns.
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AROUND THE WORLD on the BELGENLAND The largest, finest liner ever to circle the globe Leave care and cold behind. Travel in lazy luxury under experienced guidance. Sce all that is worth seeing, without a thought for practical details. Arrive at each country at its most agreeable season, avoiding the extremes of heat or cold. To the end of your days you will recall with greatest pleasure the things you saw, the things you did, the friends you made, and the per- fect, restful freedom of the trip Rates surprisingly moderate. From $2,000, all expenses included Sailing From New York, Dec. 14 Los Angeles, Dec. 29 San Francisco, Jan. 1 Some choice accommodations still available. Passengers may join cruise in California. 65 Cities 16 Countries 133 Days Operated by the Red Star Line in conjunction with American Express Co. Apply to Red Star C0, 65 Broadway, New TO THE MEDITERRANEAN 46-day voyages to lands of warmth, to spring and flowers and glorious play grounds — Monte Carlo, Italy, Egypt, Holy Land, Greece,etc.,all at their gayest seasons. Sailing on the White Sear liners ADRIATIC Jan. 7 and Feb. 25 And the new 19,000 ton, triple screw LAURENTIC Jan. 16 and Mar. 6 Stopovers in Europe or from ship to ship gladly arranged. or American Express ber offices or agencies. TO THE WEST INDIES Three weeks among the lovely isles of romance—Cubs, the Panama Canal, the northern coast ¢ Rico, Jamaica, Bermuda, etc. The superb White Sear cruising steamer CALGARIC Sailing Feb.’ and Mar. $ bring you all the f WHITE STAR LINE RED STAR LINE INTERNATIONAL MERCANTILE MARINE COMPANY No. 1 Broadway, New York City, our offices elsewhere of any authorized agent. comicbooks.com