Life, 1889-11-07 · page 14 of 16
Life — November 7, 1889 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is **not a cartoon or satirical content page**—it's primarily a **fashion and luxury goods advertisement section** from Life magazine, typical of the late 19th/early 20th century. The page showcases high-end American and imported merchandise targeting wealthy urban consumers: ladies' tailoring (Redfern), French corsets (Stern Bros.), bridal wear (Darlington, Quik & Co.), hotel accommodations, and luxury goods like wine and typewriters. The **social context** reflects Gilded Age consumer culture: advertisements emphasize exclusivity ("imported and exclusive"), Paris and London fashions, and patronage by "wealthy families." The repeated invocation of European sources signals that American wealth aspired to Old World sophistication. There is **no political satire or caricature** visible. The decorative illustrations are simply fashion plates showing women's clothing styles of the era, not satirical commentary. This represents Life's commercial function as a society publication catering to affluent readers.
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REDFERN LADIES’ TAIL ALL DESIGNS ARE ORIGINAL ALL CLOTHS ARE IMPORTED AND EXCLUSIVE TAILOR. LATEST LONDON AND PARISIAN “IDEAS” are received from day to day from branches in those cities. ‘940 FIFTH AYE., HOTEL VENDOME, BOSTON. COMMONWEALTH AVENUE. Unsurpassed by any botel in the country for the beauty of its surroundings, the excellence of its accommodations, and the high order of its patronage. Most desirable for Tealthy families and tourists. C. H. Greenleaf & Co., Proprietors. PROFILE HOUSE, White ‘The larest summer resort hotel in UnkE{O; For Bridal Dresses, Reception and Street Costumes ICH and Elegant Effects in Metal, Silks and Velvets, in the most beautiful designs and combinations, made to our spe- cial order and in every quality, from the most moderate to the very highest quality imported, Dress Silks in the Newest Designs and latest colorings, i FURS, OPERA WRAPS, JACKETS, ETC. 12628 Cheotiwt Sr ae ‘THE ONLY “D1, Mon PRACTICAL — HPEWRITER to) free. PE Typewnter Depart., Pors Mrc. Co., Makers of Columbia Cycles, Boston, New York, Chicago. THROUCH TO STERN BROS. HAVE PLACED ON SALE an entirely new line of FRENCH CORSETS which they have named the “ CLASSIQUE”’ the result of their many years of study and experience in selling the highest grades of Corsets. They are the production of the most celebrated PARIS MAKERS and will be found to be absolutely PERFECT FITTING and not to be approached or compared with any others now sold. To be had in 15 DIFFERENT FORMS OF COUTILLE, WOOL, SATIN, GRANITE SILK AND BROCADES. STERN BROS. SOLE IMPORTERS 32 TO 36 W. 23D ST. Dress- Making and Ladies’ Tailoring, 27 East 2oth Street. — Esti- mstes and Original Designs furnisked. Direct Importer of latest novelties in Cloaks, Wraps, Receptivn_and Street Costumes, 1 1132 BROADWAY, NX. Y. “FURLEY & BUTTRUM” UNDERWEAR. We have complete lines, all weights and sizes, of this justly-celebrated English Nat- ural Wool, Merino and Silk- and-wool Health Underwear, for Ladies, Gentlemen and Children. Knowing the great care taken in the selection of the material, and in the manu- facture of these goods, we cannot too highly recommend them to our customers. JAMES McCREERY & CO, Broadway and 11th St. New York. eefoy & Qollinger (Late with Krakauer.) LADIES’ TAILORS AND DRESSMAKERS. 26 West [9th Street. Having received our importations of Fall and Winter prods we are prepares to offer new and exclusive designs i street and eves ag costumes. Oot prices will be fo'nd reasonabie. dies residing ov of town can have their garments 1 de without pe fitting. Riding Habits a Specialty. THE INGLENOOK WINES. SOLD IN CLASS ONLY. Bottled Sf me Viserards in Gelitormia. FY, Re arantec ¢ pure Wine Stam, Fusrine State. Also bottles wired. ne PRICES, $4.50 TO $7.50 PER CAge % ACCORDING TO AGE. DISCOUNTS TO THE TRADE. H. B. KIRK & CO., Sole Agents for the cities of New York & Broo €0 FULTON STRE BROADWAY comicbooks.com