Life, 1891-10-15 · page 2 of 16
Life — October 15, 1891 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page contains **no political cartoons or satire**. It is entirely **commercial advertising** from what appears to be an early 20th-century issue of *Life* magazine. The ads promote: - Gorham Manufacturing Company's solid silver goods - Brewster & Co.'s town carriages - Stern Brothers' fur garments and Alaska seal coats - Lewando's French dyeing and cleaning services - Williams' Travelers Favorite Shaving Stick (25 cents) The shaving stick ad emphasizes product qualities (soap, perfume, case design) and encourages immediate purchase. All advertisements use typical period marketing language emphasizing quality, exclusivity, and established reputation to appeal to affluent urban consumers.
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ONE GRADE OF SOLID SILVER. It is impossible to enumerate in an advertisement the various articles of our manufacture. Their scope an extent are boundless. A visit to our store cannot fail of suggestions to the mind perplexed over intended presents. GORHA) SOLID SILVER has become a proverb the world over. There is but one grade, no matter how inexpensiy or elaborate the article may be—it is the best and purest compatible with the well wearing quality. GORHAM MFG. CO., SILVERSMITHS, Broadway and 19th St., New York. TOWN CARRIACES. <A THE SOAP itself—is similar in qual- Broughams, and all the Fashionable x we A ity 10 our world-re- nowned “Yankee” Varieties for Fall and Winter use, now re RTT Z Is erong pola : I q ich—creamlike— on view at our Warerooms, ally l a Hlveacisy bis nile H sen Gentle medicinal ant I! {| i A . HW healing properties. BROADWAY, 47th to 48th ST., | MU BMMMIMN THUR tata secre "Boe. il Bl) ever and always. " f Ae i H lal} AMM Au the world Anoves of (A RTTTTTY vil! +, the goodness of ¥ EWST E R & Co. hill! iq! ! ns tiams’ Shavir (OF BROOME sT.) ey en ¢ The Perfume All parts entering into the construction of our vehicles — isthe most carefully se- 1H are made on the premises, insuring uniform excellence. yt wi . H lected Arrar or Rosts Uh : IWIN —the most delicate aod BI costly of perfumes. No expense is spared procure the ver Stern Brothers J}? 5 a af6 now dliplayiog ta theie H te The Case FUR DEPARTMENTS HM tice, Other cases goto Alaska Seal G t i ' Faas aH ever! Lined with go aska 5ea arments AT oat I ceca Segre OWL) 1" WN cred with rich maroca consisting in part of Special and Exclusive Styles of I] leatherette. The Cover Louis XV. Coats, } at aie fa ove fing — oct comes off in your at Lord Chumley & Tudor Capes Hl aii OF REIN chet. The neates— with corresponding styles of strongest—most attrac . it By tive littt kage ever ur-Line 0 Ja e and a complete assortment of f i i cis ~ i ieades“on Die ” Fur-Lined Cloth Garments, | } i Vasey = i i re th any other. Fur Trimmings, Rugs and Robes. more than aay West 23d Street, N. Y. eo CLEANSING AND pyeinc.| fm DONT PUT OFF TRYING IT—TRY IT NOW. LARGEST CONCERN IN AMERICA, Ask your Druggist If he keeps It. ESTABLISHED 1820. If not, he’s behind the times—but even that is no good reason for your using any other kind. He will get it for you if you insist—or we mail them to any point 18 LEWANDO’S the world for 25e, i stamps. Address Y French Dyeing and Cleansing Establishment, THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Guiia. MAIN OFFICES: Makers of the renowned “ Genuine Yankee Boap.” 17 Temple Place, Boston. 365 Fifth Ave., NewYork. ‘ FICES: Of all Puxs Toilet Soaps WILLIAMS’ BARBERS’ SOAP is the Pursst. 7! BRANCH: GRFICES As delicate as cream. A balm for the hands and face. Pound Package (6 cakes), 4 ¢et" N.Y. City 71 Siath Ave., near gad St.; 1155 Broadway, near a7th St.; 1199 Ninth Ave.,cor. 73d Si." mail. Heals “chapped,"* rough hands. Sample for a ac. stamp. comicbooks.com