"Tips and Pointers for Underwear Salesmen," 1923

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Artifact Overview

The Cooper Underwear Company, later renamed Jockey, produced this book to promote sales of its patented Kenosha Klosed Krotch union suit. It included advertising suggestions and information about materials, manufacturing, styles, and fit. The cover image, known as the "man on the bag," was created by popular commercial illustrator J.C. Leyendecker. It became central to the company's brand identity.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1923

Subject Date

1923

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2023.0.1.27

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Bookbinding (Process)
Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)
Brown
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 9.5 in
Width: 6 in
Length: 0.75 in