Shaving--Equipment and supplies

President Roosevelt appears in a variety of advertisements: “Look Out!–Mr. Roosevelt’s Rifle is a . . .,” “Mr. Roosevelt saves time in Africa by using our safety razor,” “The best ivories in Africa are polished with . . .,” “The good time in Africa is kept by the Jones $1.00 watch. Mr. Roosevelt carries one,” “When Mr. Roosevelt sleeps, he sleeps on a felt mat,” and “Bully!” A woman holds a sign: “Situation wanted–By prepossessing young woman, very accomplished, can cook, sing, sweep, play piano, ride, shoot, golf, eat chocolates, breakfast foods, etc., have had experience as cloak & suit model & nurse, good judge of soaps, summer resorts, automobiles, railroad trains, etc., etc. The advertisement lady.”

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Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-08

Uncle Sam shaves with a razor labeled “Taft.” On the vanity is a straight-edge razor labeled “Roosevelt” showing the face of Theodore Roosevelt, also a cup of lather labeled “My Policies.” Caption: Uncle Sam – Well, I’ll give this here safety-razor a good fair trial, and then, if I don’t like it, I’ll go back to the old one.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1909-10-27

Creator(s)

Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956