Life — February 20, 1931 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising content, not satire or political commentary**. It features a Crane Co. advertisement for bathroom fixtures and plumbing supplies. The main image shows an elegantly appointed 1920s-30s bathroom with Italian marble, French metalwork, and Trenton pottery. The text promotes Crane's "Exhibit Rooms" in major American cities where homeowners could view and plan bathroom renovations before purchasing. It emphasizes that this was a new concept—allowing customers to see options in advance rather than committing blindly. The gold-plated "Trianon Fittings" shown at top represent the luxury end of Crane's product line. The advertisement targets affluent homemakers interested in modernizing their homes with quality imported materials and American manufacturing expertise.