Life, 1929-04-12 · page 2 of 44
Life — April 12, 1929 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising, not satire or political commentary**. It features a Crane plumbing fixtures advertisement showcasing a modern bathroom design from what appears to be the early 20th century. The ad emphasizes practical conveniences—specifically a combination sink and laundry tray—marketed to appeal to women by promoting efficiency and cheerfulness in kitchen and bathroom spaces. The text highlights cost savings compared to installing two separate fixtures and emphasizes the time and money saved for homemakers. The "Dutch setting" with painted wallpaper and tiled floor is presented as an aspirational example of thrifty, attractive home design. This is consumer advertising celebrating modern domestic convenience rather than social or political satire.
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ERHAPS it is because present-day conven- Pcs enable women to feel more cheerful about kitchens that these rooms have dropped drabness for cheerful color. Such conveniences, for example, as the Crane combination sink and laundry tray. Seen here ina thrifty Dutch setting of painted wall-paper and tiled floor, it is thrifty of steps, time, money. It costs much less than two fixtures, and it saves many trips to the ] basement laundry. The nickel-silver drainboard shifts over tray or sink and is removable for carrying dishes. Crane Exhibit Rooms are well stocked with other suggestions for kitchen and bathroom decoration and equipment. Visit them. Write for the illustrated book, New Ideas for Bathrooms, with color schemes, floor plans, wall elevations. About lasting Crane econ- | omy, ask any responsible plumbing contractor. FIXTURES, VALVES, FITTINGS, AND PIPING, FOR DOMESTIC AND INDUSTRIAL Crane Co., General Offces, 836 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago © 23 W. 44th St., New York © Branches and sales offices in one hundred and eighty cities Ussé comicbooks.com