Life, 1886-12-09 · page 32 of 36
Life — December 9, 1886 — page 32: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **advertising page** from Life magazine, not a satirical cartoon page. The page contains commercial advertisements for luxury goods suitable as holiday gifts: oriental carpets from Joseph Wild & Co., silk umbrellas (with a small illustration showing people under an umbrella), musical boxes from M.J. Paillard & Co., Steinway pianos, sheet music, and Kimball's cigarettes. There is also a **self-promotional advertisement** for Fleming, Brewster & Alley, identifying themselves as the printers of Life magazine itself, highlighting their engraving and printing services. The only visual element is a small **umbrella illustration** at top right, showing figures sheltering under a parasol—a straightforward product image rather than political satire. This page reflects Life's dual nature as both satirical publication and vehicle for upscale consumer advertising in the 19th century.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
ORIENTAL CARPETS AND RUGS. A fine lot of all kinds and sizes suitable for suk UMBamans HOLIDAY PRESENTS. "5 iors Qualities marked on the ties. Either WINDSOR, PILGRIM, OSEPH WILD & CO or INDESTRUCTIBLE are oe) recommended for great dura- bility. 82 and 84 Worth St., | Sirin). Ghec rye oon Seen’ saben 'tn te las, ts keeping them open or closed. NEAR BROADWAY. M. J. Paillard & Co. | 680 Broadway, Beg to call your attention to their com- plete stock of superior and elegant FLEMING, BREWSTER & ALLEY | MUSICAL BOXES NUMBERS 31 & 33 WEST TWENTY-THIRD | with selections from all the standard STREET, NEW YORK, ARE THE———— | MIKADO." “BLACK HUSSAR’'" GYB- are Will ay your tol cali ariaveeamine PRINTERS OF . LI FE . these goods. Also, The Book Buyer, Outing, Dec- STEIN WAY Furnisher, The Theatre, | ii ae . : THE STANDARD PIANOS OF THE WORLD! etc. They make a specialty of bigh- | The Largest Establishment in Existence. ° . e . ‘Warerooms: STEINWAY HALL, NEW YORK. grade Engraving and Printing in one disoiee i Sal who sendy sep soe sont free or more Colors. Fine Catalogues and | SONGS a ees Artistic Advertising Publications. : KIMBALL’S SATIN STRAIGHT CUT CIGARETTES. People of refined taste who ‘ee desire exceptionally fine cigar- yx} ettes should use only our ih ig) Straight Cut, put up in satin ‘; packets and boxes'of ros. 20s. 50s. and 100s. . 14 Prise Medals. WM. S. KIMBALL & CO.