Life, 1889-05-16 · page 17 of 18
Life — May 16, 1889 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine (circa 1889, based on the Hotel Breslin opening date). There are no political cartoons or satirical content to interpret. The page features luxury goods and services aimed at wealthy Americans: Tiffany & Co. jewelry for European travelers, bicycle instruction for ladies, imported Indian fabrics, violet perfume, printing ink, a resort hotel in New Jersey, sachets and powders, fruit preserves, and a novelty "trouser re-shaper" device. The ads reflect **Gilded Age consumer culture**—expensive perfumes justified by claims of affordability compared to alternatives, leisure activities (bicycling for women was relatively new), and resort tourism. The trouser re-shaper advertisement at bottom suggests even mundane garment maintenance was marketed as a luxury service to the affluent. This page demonstrates how Life funded itself through high-end advertising rather than serving satirical content on this particular spread.
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jas Made sent the mn ¢€ cari our eye, ycles for y how to , and we v. Send ll about O., DN, MASS, 73 > ww York, ARETS: VISITORS TO EUROPE. TIFFANY & CO., Union Square, New York. Suggest to visitors to the International Exposition that they will find one of the inter- esting attractions of Paris a visit to their establishment, 36 bis AVENUE de L’OPERA, Where can be seen probably the largest, most valuable and comprehensive collection of Precious Stones and rich Jewelry for sale in Europe. In addition to the advan- tage of so large a stock to select from, purchasers have the security of the full en- dorsement guarantees and privileges given by the New York House. Ride the Bicycle. Instruction in a Few Private Lessons. Large Hall, Safety Bicycles for Ladies. Cycles Rented, Hour or Week. All Leading Makes in Stock. GEO. R. BIDWELL, 313 WEST FIFTY-EIGHTH STREET, Near Eighth Avenue. Open Evenings. Minoo, Constable & Co. INDIA PONCEES, CORAHS. Great novelty of style and color is to be found in these fabrics. Un- surpassed for durability and wear. Late importations are now being opened. Broadway & 19th St. PERFUME OF | Woon VIOLETS. This exquisite perfume is made from the true violets. In the past the high price of the genuine violet perfume has prevented many from indulging in this luxury, but the price of this article makes it a necessity to those who love the flower. The remembrance of the rie my cheap imitations of violet water and extracts PERFUME “4 should not prevent all lovers of violets frons wooD trying this delicious perfume. “VIOLETS:' ener eee “wun || For Sale in 8 oz., £ oz. and small ase BuanerrB00 & mass a size bottles. Proprietors AND MANUFACTURERS, mee JOSEPH BURNETT & CO. BOSTON and CHICs Go. 60 JOHN STREET, N. Y floor on which i jour cree 18 located, THIS PAPER IS PRINTED WITH NOW IN ALL FIRST-CLASS BUILDINGS. OUR SPECIAL - LIFE - INK. CUTLER MEG CO., Rochester, Nive 4 HOTEL BRESLIN | LAKE HOPATCONG, N. J. 1,200 FEET ABOVE TIDEWATER. NO MOSQUITOES. NO MALARIA. FINE BASS FISHING. Rapid and convenient train service. Fifty miles from New York on main line of D., L. & W. K. R. Will open for season of 1889, SATURDAY, JUNE (5. For information, address GEO. M. BROCKWAY, Manager, GILSEY HOUSE. The most delicate, delight- ful, and refined method of Sachet fivsceenctus ce Crosse & Blackwell's permanent. All the most fashionable odors. Sample arn FRESH FRUIT JAMS, P owders. sirmearestowee, | ‘Made from English Fresh Fruits “Sew YouE, Sold by all Druggists. “TIRE” BINDER. AND REFINED SUCAR. ARE SOLD BY ALL GROCERS Will hold 26 Numbers. IN THE UNITED STATES. Mailed toany part of the United ), Bi , Wrinkled, Address: fresh, new shape and style by our perfect Trouser] : RE-SHAPER. Set prepaid for $100. ‘Ss a toad Men, local Cant ae amet wok hetne Matted WOW Samet tape, 28 W. a3d Street, New York, TROUSER RE-SHAPER CO., COLUMBUS, 0. DURABLE. comicbooks.com