Life, 1888-01-12 · page 14 of 16
Life — January 12, 1888 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **advertisements page**, not a satirical cartoon page. The content reflects late-1880s consumer goods and entertainment. **Notable advertisements include:** - **Redfern Ladies' Tailor** (top): High-fashion furried gowns and coats, with mail-order service for remote customers - **Hammond Typewriter**: Emphasizes its 1887 London and Boston awards, positioning it as superior for office work - **Society Skits books**: Humorous sketch collections, suggesting genteel entertainment - **H.B. Kirk whiskeys**: Premium "Old Crow" and "Hermitage" brands, marketed as pure and medically reliable - **Huckins Soups** (large center ad): Various soup varieties, emphasizing richness and 32-year reputation **Theater listings** promote contemporary plays including *Railroad Love* and *Paul Kauvar; or, Anarchy*. **Cultural context**: These ads reveal late-Victorian consumer aspirations—mail-order shopping, emerging office technology, premium spirits, canned convenience foods, and theatrical entertainment were status markers for the affluent readership Life targeted.
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NEW MODELS OF FURRED GOWNS & COATS FOR MIDWINTER WEAR Ladies unable to visit New York can have Sketches and Samples forwarded free by mail. only required to ensure perfect fit. Measurement paper and pattern bodice TYPEWRITER. LONDON AWARD, OCTOBER, 1887. “The best Typewriter for office work where speed is required.”” MECHANICS’ FAIR, BOSTON, DEC., 1887. Awarded the only Gold Medal. THE HAMMOND TYPEWRITER CO. 75 and 77 Nassau St., New York. SOCIETY SKITS, Now READY. Quarto, paper cover, tied with white ribbon. Price, 50 cents. A GIRL _ WHO WOULDN’T MIND GETTING MARRIED. Twelve Humorous Sketches by HARRY PARKES. Being a Companion Series to THE MAN WHO WOULD LIKE TO MARRY. Quarto, paper cover. Price, 50 cents. Of all Booksellers, or mailed free, on receipt of price, by F. WARNE & CO., 20 Lafayette PL, N. ¥. ~ HEADQUARTERS FOR STRAIGHT WHISKIES, “OLD CROW” AND HERMITAGE SOUR MASH. Sold absolutely pure, unsweetened, uncolored. Various ages. None sold less than four years old. Reliable for medical use. We have taken every barrel of Rye Whisky made at the Old Crow Distillery since January 1872. Sole Agents for The Pleasant Valley Wine Co. sefil ines of reliable Foreign Wines, Liquors, and HB. KIRK & CO., 69 FULTON ST., BROADWAY ano 27TH ST. AND 9 WARREN STREET. ESTABLISHED 1853. AMUSEMENTS. EDEN MUSEE, Open 11 to 11. New Groups in Wax. Second Exhibition of Modern Paintings. Erdelyl Naczi and Hungarian Orchestra. | Concerts, Afternoon and Evening. ADMISSION, FIFTY CENTS ps THEATRE. EVERY NIGHT AT 8:15, Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Miss Rehan, Mrs. Gilbert, Miss Russell ; RAILROAD Mr; Lewis, Mr. Drew, Mr. Clarke, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Skinner. LOVE. “One of the greatest hits ever made at |Daly’s.”"—Times. “Completely charming." —Herald. “An instant suecess.”—Past. QTANDARD THEATRE. Broadway & 334 Street. | Prices, $1.50, $1.00, soc. and 35c. Evenings at 8, Saturday Matinee at 2. Grand Success of the Picturesque Drama, PAUL KAUVAR; or, ANARCHY. By Steele Mackaye. EVERY PIANO GATALOGUE. Pp | A N 0 8 CHEAP, STRONG AN] Mailed to any part of the Unitt OFFICE OF “LIFE,” FINEST WARRANTED) EMERSON PIANO CoBOSTON MASS, DURABLE. States for $1.00, postage free. 28 W. 23d Street, New Yor EMERSON “#5 SEND FOR “TIFE” BINDER, Will hold 26 Numbers. Address: Vermicelli, Mock Turtle, Terrapin, Okra or Gumbo, Macaroni, Green Turtle, | Consommé, Julienne, Soup and Bouilli, Chicken, Mullagatawny. RICH and PERFECTLY SEASONED. Require only to be heated, and are then ready to serve. Prepared with great care from | Have enjoyed the highest reputa- only the best materials. tion for more than 32 years. Send us 20 cents, to help pay express, and receive a sample can of Tomato Soup, prepaid, or your choice (excepting Green Turtle and Terrapin). SOLD BY ALL LEADING GROCERS. J. H. W. HUCKINS & CO., Sole Manufacturers, Boston, Mass. comicbooks.com