Judge, 1888-12 · page 34 of 51
Judge — December 1888 — page 34: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertisements page**, not a satirical cartoon. It's from a Christmas issue of *Judge* magazine and features luxury goods and services aimed at wealthy New York consumers. The advertisements include: - **Lincoln Safe Deposit Co.** - fireproof storage for valuables - **Tiffany & Co.** - watches ranging from $12 (for boys) to $75 (gold cases for gentlemen) - **Belcher Mosaic Glass Co.** - stained glass and decorative windows - **Grand Union Hotel** - budget-friendly lodging near Grand Central The page reflects **Gilded Age consumer culture**: premium gift-giving for the wealthy, emphasis on security and storage (suggesting significant personal wealth), and luxury timepieces as status symbols. The "Christmas Presents" section positions watches as desirable gifts across price points. There is no political satire visible—this is straightforward commercial content targeting *Judge*'s affluent readership during the holiday shopping season.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
32 CHRISTMAS JUDGE THOS. L. JAMES, President, A. VAN SANTVOORD, Vice-President. 4, R. VAN WORMER, Sec'y and Gen'l Marager. W. C. REID, Warehouse Sup't. Lincoln Safe Peposit Co., AND Fire-PRroor STORAGE WAREHOUSES, 82-38 East 42d St., AND 45-49 East 41st St., NEW YORK CITY. Safes Rented at Popular Rates. Plate and Valuables of Every Description Stored under Guarantee, SPECIAL ENCLOSED WAGONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SRRYICE. Unparalleled fire-proof storage for household effects, merchandise, works of art, etc. Separate rooms of various sizes to rent. Packing and boxing of all kinds a specialty. First class vans, trucks and no other but experienced porters, packers and drivers employed. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WATCHES. TIFFANY & CO. - UNION SQUARE, New York, invite attention to their stock of Watches, com- prising all kinds of desirable movements and desirable casings, ranging from the lowest price for which a reliable time piece can be bought to the most expensive made. They have in 18kt. gold cases: Large Sizes for gentlemen, - $75. Medium“ « “ - + 65. Large Sizes for ladies, - - 60. Small “ * Ss $50 and 40. In Silver Cases— Large Sizes for gentlemen, $18, $20, $25, $35, $40. Medium Sizes for boys, $12 and $15. In etched, chased and decorated cases— For ladies and misses, $20, $25, $35. All ‘bearing the stamp of the house and fully guaranteed. The $12 Watch for boys is particularly recommended. BELCHER MOSAIC*GLASS*CO. 123 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY 0 STAINED GLASS LEADED GLASS FINE MOSAICS MEMORIAL WINDOWS >a “d DESIGNS - AND - ESTIMATES - SUBMITTED D- 600 rooms at $1.00 per day and upwards. European Plan. First-class Restaurant, Dining Rooms, Café and Lunch Counter, a la carte, at moderate prices. GUESTS’ BAGGAGE TO AND FROM GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT FREE. Travelers arriving via Grand Central De- pot SAVE CARRIAGE-HIRE AND BAG- GAGE EXPRESS by stopping at the Grand ; Union. Travelers can live well at the Grand Union for iess money than at any other first-class hotel in New York. Send 6c. in Stamps for the best Guide to New York City ever issued—128 pages and map. Mention Judge and an extra copy will be mailed free. Sa * ~~ comicbooks.com