Life, 1889-12-19 · page 14 of 18
Life — December 19, 1889 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a Life magazine page dominated entirely by commercial advertisements—no political cartoons or satirical content. The only humor appears at the bottom: a brief joke about a "bow-legged young man" struggling to hold his girlfriend on his lap, which is a mild physical comedy gag typical of early 1900s magazines. The rest consists of holiday shopping ads (December 23 sale date visible) for luxury goods: Redfern ladies' clothing, Stern Bros. Paris dresses, Steinway pianos, James McCreery's India embroideries, and various tailors and hotels. These ads reflect the era's wealthy readership and their consumption patterns—fancy furs, Paris fashions, imported goods. The Hotel Vendome and similar establishments advertised suggest this was aimed at upper-class audiences.
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LIFE: _REeorert 3 SAL FURS. LADIES’ TAILC TAILOR. of all the Redfern Europ European Model Coats, Ulsters, Mantles and Gowns AT LESS THAN HALF PRICE. A large variety of Model Fur-Trimmed Mantles, Coats, Hats and Capes. Sale to commence December 23. 240 Fifth Avenue, sr" 4132 Broadway, New York. HOTEL VENDOME, BOSTON. COMMONWEALTH AVENUE. Unsurpassed by any hotel in the country for the beauty of its surroundings, the excellence of its accommodations, Sed the high order of its patronage. Most desirable for families and tourists. C. H. Greenleaf & Co., Pro- prietors. 'SROPILE’ HOUSE, White Moustains, N. H. The largest summer resort hotel in New England. Unk E{o; HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT Ostrich, Fancy Feathers and Painted Fans, Our exhibit of Paris aad Vienna Faas embraces the most fashionable aad richest fans imported. Handkerchiefs in every desir able style. Rich Lace Trimmed, Embroidered, Initial and nlored Border. Novelties in' made-up Laces. Gloves for Evening, Reception and Street wear. High Class Leather Goods with Sterling Silver mountings. Pocket and Prayer Books, Card Cases, etc.etc. English Unibrellas with Sterling Silver, Tortoise Shell, Ivory and Natural Wood Handles. THE ~~ meee hiledelohee “PRICED rsa IPEWRITE talogue free. Address Typewriter Depart., Pore Mre. Co., Makers of Columbia ‘Cycles, Boron, New York, Chicago. STERN BROS. direct attention toa SPECIAL SHIPMENT of the Latest and Choicest Styles London Tulle Party Dresses, which they will offer at Very Attractive Prices, In addition, they beg to direct attention to their superior facilities for making to order Walking, Carriage, Dinner, Reception and Evening Costumes, Riding Habits, House Robes and Tea Gowns, embodying the ideas of the leading PARIS MODISTES from whom they are receiving contioually, the latest models and designs. With a staff of fitters, accustomed for years to producing the best class of garments, they are in pesition to give the utmost satisfaction, and prices will be as iow if not lower than those of other reliable and leading establishments. 32-34-36 Wect 23d Street. + STEINWAY | The Standard Pianos of the World! THE LARGEST ESTABLISHMENT IN EXISTENCE. Warerooms: Steinway Hall, New York. RARE INDIA EMBROIDERIES. We call attention to a fine assortment, now on_ exhibi- tion in our India Goods De- partment, of Novelties, suit- able for Holiday Gifts. Sofa Cushions, hand-em- broidered, from $2.00 up- ward; embroidered Table Covers and Table _ Scarfs, Antique and Modern Em- broideries in many styles for Dress Garniture and House Decoration. These goods will be found on our Second Floor. JAMES McCREERY & CO., Broadway and 11th St. New York. Feeley & Lollinger (Late with Krakauer.) LADIES’ TAILORS AND ORESSMAKERS. 26 West [9th Street. Our latest importation of goods enables us to make up stylish Gowns, Jackets and Ulsters, also Carriage and Evening Dresses. Ladies residing out of town can have their garments made without persooal fitting. Riding Habits a Specialty. IT comes pretty hard on the bow-legged young man when he tries to hold his best girl on his lap. $5) ORNS SHADE ROLLERS comicbooks.com ma ha Li