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Life — February 15, 1883 — page 1: what you’re looking at
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# Life Magazine Cover Analysis **February 15, 1883 | Volume 1, Number 7** This is the cover page of *Life* magazine's early run. The large decorative letters "LIFE" dominate the composition, framed by an elaborate allegorical engraving. The artwork features classical and mythological figures—cherubs, winged beings, and draped forms—surrounding what appears to be a rising or setting sun, suggesting themes of enlightenment or new beginnings. The specific satirical content or political references remain unclear from the image alone. The ornate, allegorical style was typical of 1880s magazine aesthetics. The page indicates publication at "1115 Broadway, New York" and notes the magazine was "Issued every Thursday" at ten cents per copy. This appears to be a masthead/cover design emphasizing the magazine's artistic presentation rather than commenting on particular events.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
VOLUME I, FEBRUARY 15, 1883. NUMBER 7. = Issued every ‘Tursday a en Cents . Copy: ublished ct the Life Office - urs broadway — Hy FB) Entered at NX:Rost Office «3 Second, Class Mail Matter- : New York CORYRIGH! 1662 BY LAMICHELL. comicbooks.com