Life, 1888-11-29 · page 14 of 14
Life — November 29, 1888 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertisement page**, not a satirical cartoon page. It contains no political commentary or jokes for modern readers to decode. The page showcases luxury goods marketed to wealthy Americans of the era (likely late 1800s): fine china, furs, laces, soaps, and pianos. Notable features include: - **Redfern** (top): A prestigious ladies' tailor advertising fashionable "Directoire" gowns - **Haviland China**: High-end dinnerware for wedding gifts - **James McCreery & Co.**: Fur merchant selling sealskin garments - **French beauty products**: Preparations from "Société Hygiénique of Paris," suggesting European luxury goods held prestige - **Cleaver's Soap**: Positioned as affordable ("Best & Cheapest") The illustrations show fashionably dressed women, reflecting contemporary style. This represents commercial advertising from Life magazine's early period, before it became primarily known for satirical cartooning. No satire or political meaning is evident—it's straightforward period marketing.
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LADIES’ TAILOR. ORIGINAL MODELS OF DIRECTOIRE GOWNS, COATS AND HATS CAN BE SEEN IN NEW SHOW-ROOMS 210 Fifth Avenue, through to No. 1132 Broadway, New York, HAVILAND CHINA AT FIRST HANDS. A large assortment of sets in cases especially adapted for WEDDING AND HOLIDAY PRESENTS. SALAD SETS, ICE-CREAM SETS, FRUIT PLATES, A. D. Coffees, etc. DINNER SETS, SOUP SETS, FISH SETS, GAME SETS, aH Send 50 cents for a finely illustrated Price Book. FRANK HAVILAND, No. 14 Barclay Street, New York City. Toucan liveat home fe tore money al wer N for as than at anything ee Ad. Elther se :all ages. Coste (outst rare. Terms rake. Address, TRUE ACO, Augusta, aioe, Below the Astor House, Transparent Soap Besta Cheap D BarNoney DALY s THEATE *Bewildering delirious fua,” Herald y) Ada Rehan, Mrs. Gilbert, Joho eo. Clarke, James Lewis, Weapwasoay SATURDAY at 2 ristmas Recitationg and Readings Gharades, and Pantomimes. Pub. House, 33 Rose St.. The tinest Meat-Flavoring Stock, USE IT FOR SOUPS. Beet Tea, Sauces and Made Dishes, EXTRACT OF MEAT N.B.~Genulne only-with fac-eimile of Baron Licbig’s signature in BLUE INK across label. Sold by Storekeepers, Grocers and Druggi: Lirsio’s "extract or Meat Co., L't’d, FURS JAMES McCREERY & CO. Are offering a choice collec- tion of Sealskin Garments in all lengths and sizes made from the finest Alaska Lon- don-dyed skins. Fur-lined Circulars, Fur Capes, Muffs and Boas in the newest shapes, from selected stock. Trimming Furs in all varieties and widths have been specially cut for them and are confidently recom- mended for beauty. Write for estimates or prices, stating style and size of garment desired. JAMES McCREERY & CO. Broadway and 11th St. New York. ‘Tendon HUILE PHILOCOME, SAVON DULCIFIE, VINAIGRE DE TOILETTE TOOTH POWDER, TRIPLE EXTRACTS, are the preparations of the SO- CIETE HYGIENIQUE of PARIS. They are widely known as the Best in their several Specialties. An established reputation of 30 years is a guarantee of their excellence. Sold by all Druggists. Ainols, Constable & Co. RICH LACE S, WEDDING TROUSSEAUX. Tulles, Gazes, Mousseline de Soie and Lace Nets. NOVELTIES. Made-up Lace Goods. Broadway & 19th St. New York. EMERSON “55 agRantey PIANOS S aaretaLs SEND FOR CATALOGUE EMERSON PIANO CoBOSTON MASS comicbooks.com