Life, 1889-10-10 · page 14 of 18
Life — October 10, 1889 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertising page** from Life magazine (circa 1889-90, based on the season dates mentioned). The large decorative header "REDTERN'S NEWCLOAKS" at the top appears to be the main advertisement, featuring an illustrated couple in fashionable dress with royal crests. The page contains **no political cartoon or satire**—instead, it's filled with retail advertisements for high-end clothing and home goods targeting wealthy customers: department stores (Stern Bros., James McCreery & Co.), dressmakers, hotels (Hotel Vendome in Boston), and china importers. The advertisements emphasize **imported European fashions** ("Paris and London trimmed bonnets"), luxury materials (silks, velvets, plushes), and exclusive designs for women's clothing—walking jackets, tea gowns, riding habits. This reflects the late 19th-century American upper class's desire for European sophistication. The "Life Binder" at bottom advertises the magazine's subscription format, offering to bind 26 issues for $1.00 postage-free.
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HOTEL VENDOME, BOSTON. COMMONWEALTH AVENUE. Unsurpassed by any hotel in the country for the beant of its surroundings, the excellence of its accummodatiot and the high order of its patronage. Most desirable te wealthy families and tourists. C.H. Greenleaf & Co Fropactors Also, ROFILE HOUSE, White Mountains, N. H ‘The largest summer resort hotel in New England. HAVILAND CHINA AT FIRST HANDS No. 1265. OPEN STOCK. New shapes for season 1889-90 are now in stock. Do not forget that we ar furnishing the finest goods at reasonable prices. If you cannot examine our stock in person, write us, and we will send you samples upon receipt of a deposit to cover their value. FRANK HAVILAND, ~~ —~ aed STERN BROS. ARE NOW ENIIGITING THEIR FALL IMPORTATIONS LADIES’ COSTUMES, WRAPS, WALKING JACKETS, HOUSE ROBES, CLOTH GARMENTS, TEA GOWNS, WITH THE LATEST PRODUCTIONS FROM THEIR OWN WORKROOMS, IN ALL FORMING THE LARGEST AND MOST SELECT ASsORT- MENT TO BE FOUND IN THE CITY, James MeCreery & Co., Call attention to the Fall Exhibition of elegant Dress Materials in their Retail Silk and Velvet Departments. James McCreery & Co., Broadway and 11th St., New York. Feeley & Poblinger (Late with Krakaver.) LADIES’ TAILORS AND DRESSMAKERS. ALSO, PARIS AND LONDON TRIMMED BONNETS & HATS AND THE VERY LATEST NOVELTIES IN PARIS DRESS GOODS FANCY SILKS, PLUSHES AND VELVETS 32:to 36 26 West 19th Street. Having received our importations of Fall and Winter goods we are prepared to offer new and exclusive desigas is street and evening costumes. (ur prices will be found reasonable. La- dies residing out of town can have their garments made without peronal fittiog. Riding Habits a Specialty. Drs» Making and Ladies’ Tailoring, 27 East 2oth Street, Estie mates and Original Designs furnished, Direct Importer of latest novelties in Cloaks, Wraps. West 23d Street. Receptinn and Street Costumes. “LIFE” BINDER. CHEAP, STRONG, AND DURABLE. WILL HOLD 26 NUMBERS. Mailed to an; part of the United States for $1.00, postage free. Address, Office of “LIFE,” 28 W. 23d Street, New York. comicbooks.com