Life, 1885-12-10 · page 34 of 34
Life — December 10, 1885 — page 34: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains several Victorian-era product advertisements interspersed with some editorial content. The main visual element is a **Rogers' Groups statuary advertisement** showing a sculptural tableau of "John Alden and Priscilla" from Longfellow's poem—popular decorative pieces for wealthy homes. These were mass-produced plaster figurines. Other ads promote: - **Goupil Gallery**: fine art for holiday gifts - **Carmel Soap**: olive oil soap from Palestine, marketed as pure and safe for infants - **Wood's Ladies' Blacking**: shoe polish that won a gold medal at the World's Exposition in New Orleans The bottom includes an illustration of **camels at Mount Carmel**, tying the soap's origin story to its name. There is no political satire visible. This represents typical *Life* magazine content from the late 19th century, when the publication mixed literary/artistic editorial matter with luxury consumer advertising targeting affluent readers.
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- LIFE: 4 Artistic Presents. Messrs. KNOEDLER & Co. (successors to Goupil & Co.), invite attention to their fine collection of Modern Oil Paintings, Water Color Drawings, Engravings, Etchings, and other art products suitable for Holiday presents. The list of paintings comprises the works of all the best known artists of the day. Goupit. GALLERY, 170 Fifth Ave., Cor. of 22d St. ROGERS’ GROUPS or STATUARY. JOHN ALDEN AND PRISCILLA.—PRICE, g20. From Long/ellow's poem of the Courtship of Miles Standish. Aso, Just Coureten KING LEAR anp CORDELIA. These groupe are packed without extra charge to go with safety to any part of the world. If intended for Wedding or Holiday presents they will be forwarded: promptly as directed. | An illustrated catalogue of all the groups. varying in price {rom $1o to $25, and pedestals (in ebonized wood) can be had on application, or will be mailed by enclosing ten cents to —aipees JOHN ROGERS, 860 Broapway, CorNER OF SEVENTEENTH STREET, New York. Take tHe Exevator. At the foot of Mount Carmel, a Mission Society has taken advan- tage of the superior Olive Oil made in Palestine to support itself by the manufacture of an exceptionally fine Olive Oil Toilet Soap, which they ship direct to their Agent in New York. It is favorably known in America as Carmel Soap, contains no adulteration and is not artificially perfum- ed, depending for popular favor on the factof its absolute purity. Pos- sessing the emollient properties of Olive Oil, it is unsurpassed for the Toilet and Bath, and superior to all other Soaps for the Teeth and Hair. It is the only perfectly safe Soap for the NURSERY and Invalids. If your druggist does not keep it, send FIFTEEN CENTS for sample cake to the importer, % A.+ KLIPSTEIN, 52 CEDAR STREET, NEW YORK. WOOD’S aE LAD Eg I aa Ladies r] BLACKING fy Blacking HIGHEST AWARD VER all competitors at the World's Exposition at New Orleans, at which all manufacturers of note competed. The committee of experts, recognizing its superior quality, pronounces WOOD'S LADIES’ BLACKING To be the Best. It contains no acid or ingredients injurious to leather, and while it produces a BEAUTIFUL JET BLACK POLISH, It is the only blacking made that will not crack the shoe, but preserves and softens the leather, Each bottle contains double quantity, Other dressing manufac- turers claim the Silver Medal as the highest award. This is not true, All dealers apply to GEO. H. WOOD & CO., BOSTON, MASS. CRUSE BROTHERS & TURNURE, ART AGE PRESS, 70-70 FULTON STREET, Mo We comicbooks.com ve mon {Sj ie)