1954 Sanforized cotton garments Ad - "MISTER! Avoid cotton garments that shrink out of fit. ALWAYS insist on seeing the 'SANFORIZED' trade-mark before you buy!"

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This advertisement promotes 'Sanforized' cotton garments, emphasizing their resistance to shrinking. Through a series of humorous cartoons, the ad highlights the importance of checking for the 'Sanforized' label to ensure garments retain their fit. The ad targets both men and women, suggesting that Sanforized clothing is suitable for various situations, including medical advice, family approval, military uniforms, and everyday wear. The ad also notes that only fabrics meeting the company's strict shrinkage requirements can use the 'Sanforized' trademark.

Brand: Sanforized
Product: Sanforized cotton garments
Tagline: MISTER! Avoid cotton garments that shrink out of fit. ALWAYS insist on seeing the 'SANFORIZED' trade-mark before you buy!
Publication: Life Magazine
Year: 1954

Objects in the advertisement: doctor, patient, desk, woman, man, clothes, father, fence, soldier, sign, camera, label, houses, trees

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