Life, 1889-01-17 · page 14 of 16
Life — January 17, 1889 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertisements page**, not a political cartoon. The page displays various commercial advertisements from circa 1889, including: **Notable ads:** - **Redfern** (top): A prestigious London ladies' tailor with royal warrants, advertising locations across Britain and Paris - **Darlington, Runk & Co.**: Imported Scottish and French fabrics for spring/summer fashion - **Cherry Blossom Perfume**: Advertises a legal victory protecting its trademarked name - **H.B. Kirk & Co.**: Wine and liquor merchant, emphasizing aged stock and "Old Crow Rye" - **James McCreery & Co.**: Department store offering clearance sales on luxury upholstery items - **Top Royal**: A hat brand for gentlemen The page reflects **late 19th-century consumer culture** targeting wealthy, fashionable urbanites. The emphasis on imported European goods, royal appointments, and premium pricing indicates these were luxury products for the affluent. No political satire or caricature is present—this is purely commercial content.
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ce Os i 2k a ey a) rs DRT OLY My ‘ vs 0 E QUEEN OF ENG ALSO AT Princes St., Edinburgh. ALSO AT Nice and Cannes. s TAILOR. & HABrr 210 Fifth Aventeget <0 1132 Broadway, MADISON SQUARE, NEW YORK. Make n. Cross St., Manchester, ALSO AT SE COWES, > ISLE OF WIGHT. The connecting link of Pullman travel between Chicago Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Louisville and Flori ta Resorts Send for Guide. E. 0. McCORMICK, G. P. A., Chicago. 9 Hn the Migh Court of Fustice—Gosnett v. Durrant.—On Jan. 28, 1687, Mr Justice Chitty granted a Perpetual Injunction with costs Festiaining Mr. George Reynolds Durrant from infringing Messrs. Sonn Gosnell & Co.'s Registered Trade Mark CHERRY BLOS@OM. LONDON’S DISTINGUISHED Dental Firm Writes regarding the a : 95 & 96 Lonpon Watt, E.C.y | Loxpox, Nov. agth 3 ; GentLemen: We consider the Polisher well deserving the notice of all who wish to preserve and beautify their teeth, and it may be described-as the me plus u/¢ra of tooth brushes. GEORGE R, MATLAND. THOMAS C. MATLAND. AT ALL DRUGGISTS. Sitinte Direct IMPORTATION OF Scotch Zephyrs and Hand-Printed French Batiste, Representing the Highest Novelties in Scotch and French Cotton Fabrics for the Spring and Sum- mer of 1889. The styles are confined exclusively to our own firm in the United States. 126%128 Chewwt St: Philadelphia “GRAND VIN SEC,” The Perfection of a Dry Wine. ‘To be had at the leading Clubs, Hotels and Restaurants. H. B. KIRK & CO. CAN SUPPLY FOR THE SICK-ROOM, FOR GRAND FINNERS, 10R FAMILY USE, RELIABLE WINES AND LIQUORS THAT ARE WELL MATURED. ALSO MEDIUM AGES. No other House can furnish ‘OLD CROW RYE.” 69 FULTON STREET, -9 WARREN-STREET, BROADWAY AND 27TH STREET. ESTABLISHED 1853. Upholstery Department. (Second Floor.) JAMES McCREERY & (C0. Offer, this week, some extra- ordinary bargains in_ Lace Curtains, Portieres and Fur- niture Coverings. In order to close out_a.few numbers ot these goods, they have marked them at half their former prices: Lace Curtains from $1.50 per pair, up. $6.00 per Portieres from pair, up. French Tapestries from $1.50 per yard, up. Broadway and 11th St., NEW YORK. UNIVERSALLY POPULAR WORN BY THE WELL-DRESSED TOP ROYAL FOR SALE BY MEN’S FURNISHERS. MANUFACTURED EXCLUSIVELY BY ; CHICAGO OFFICE, CORLISS BROS. & CO., TROY,- 247 & 249 Monroe st NEW YORK OFFICE, 76 Franklin Street. comicbooks.com