Life, 1885-06-11 · page 14 of 16
Life — June 11, 1885 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. The central feature is a large advertisement for Redfern & Sons, a high-end ladies' tailor shop with locations in London, Paris, New York, Newport, Cowes, and the Isle of Wight. The ornamental header displays royal coats of arms, emphasizing the shop's prestigious clientele and royal appointments. The text announces that Redfern has expanded their facilities to meet demand, now able to fulfill orders in eight days with experienced cutters and fitters from Paris, London, and Cowes. The page also contains numerous other period advertisements for men's clothing, whiskey, swimming instruction, luggage, and mineral water—typical of *Life* magazine's commercial content. The fashion illustrations on either side show the elegant silhouettes typical of 1880s-90s women's wear. **This appears to be a commercial page rather than satirical content.**
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