Life, 1891-12-10 · page 2 of 14
Life — December 10, 1891 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Page Analysis This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains multiple commercial advertisements from the early 20th century: - **E.P. Dutton & Co.** advertises Vienna Bronzes and paper clips - **Stern Brothers** promotes custom costume-making services - **Tiffany & Co.** announces holiday shopping preparations - **French Dyeing and Cleansing Establishment** advertises laundry services - **Williams' Travelers Favorite Shaving Stick** features a large product illustration The only illustration with potential narrative content is the small cartoon at top showing children with toys—likely meant to appeal to holiday shoppers rather than convey political meaning. The page reflects typical early-1900s magazine advertising practices, mixing luxury goods with practical services.
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EK. P. DUTTON & CO. INVITE ATTENTION TO THEIR VIENNA BRONZES. Our Stock this year in small, as well as useful » small, cach, ~ - + $4.75 Cats. We have a large assortment v ti Bronzes, is very complete Larg Ih brush back, animals from $1 to 3.50 each. The: = pys with musical instruments, 1. make very pretty Dinner favors, and PAPER CLIPS.’ and 2.00 each, according to the instrument, used for paper-weights after. A eee OL ee Lares large and smal, As we have but single pieces of many of nds an Pua 00, 2.7: ‘One of the latest novelties is Scotch Terriers Anything selected can be laid aside for ina Boat, price, $2 and 4.50 each, livery at CHRISTMAS, tf desired, <——— £.P. DUTTON& CO., Nook. STATIONERY 4™ 34 W. 23d St., New Yor stern Brothers |F* ASF direct attention to their facilities tor hound, on Walnut board, - e : = SAFE itselt—is simitar in qual. Making to Order : S Ee te ‘ Soap. ’ ; ’ hyn Misses’ & Children’s Costumes, aR ; T | Ee eiiabe Easerag Dancing School & Party Dresses, hn. Ht \ never-drying lather. i (p) f Gentle medicinal and Cloaks and Jackets, | f tf ! SHA healing properties. i ' i AssovutTr Purity— —— ALso —— ite i ever and always. i ; All the world Anows of Mourning Costumes, ray HK i reltg at very short notice. Tau RE RETTTURTT oy The Perfume West 23d Street. a 1 ra | lected Arran or Roses =the most delicate ant Hi (| 8 myfiell’ |) NIA procure the very fines i Wg ; IWIp awatity producea ANNOUNCEMENT. (Bia . al The Case ron is worthy of special ! Messrs. Tiffany & Co., Union Square, New-York, have completed the preparations for the ap- j Ap pieces! — Witctast— j proaching holidays, and suggest that an early ex- f . ened eed son f amination of their stock will enable purchasers Hi i h to secure the choicest selections. pt . i “ is glovesutng — cere Articles now purchased will be cared for until yo i comes off in your st the time for delivery. | chel. The neat . NI A \ Strongest—most THE TIFFANY & CO. mal i | oe “BLUE BOOK” ‘ey aay NR c a for this season is now ready, and will be sent to H ail: 25 any address on request. f of any Davocist. CLEANSING AND DYEING. nowt PUT OFF TRYING IT—TRY IT NOW. LARGEST CONCERN IN AMERICA. Ask your Druggist If he keeps It. ESTABLISHED 1829, Tf not, he’s behind the times—but even that is no good reason for your using aay other kind. He will get it for you if you insist—or we mail them to any poist # LEWANDO’S the world for 25c, iu stamps. Address French Dyeing and Cleansing Establishment, THE J. B. WILLIAMS €O., Glastonbury, Cora. MAIN OFFICES: Makers of the renowned “ Genuine Yankee Soap.” 17 Temple Place, Boston, 365 Fifth Ave., NewYork. BRANCH OFFICES: Of all Purs Toilet ree ortae tangs BARBERS’ SOAP is the Pursst. Ls comicbooks.com