Life, 1892-11-17 · page 2 of 19
Life — November 17, 1892 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Advertisement Page from Life Magazine This page is primarily **advertisements**, not editorial content or satire. The ads feature luxury goods typical of late 19th/early 20th-century New York retailers: - **Whiting M'fg Co.**: Sterling silver flatware and serving pieces - **E.A. Morrison & Son**: Dress trimmings and fur accessories - **Brewster & Co.**: Fashionable carriages for fall/winter - **Stern Bros**: Women's cloaks, wraps, and coats - **Gunthers Sons**: Furs and fur-lined goods The left side shows what appears to be a **bearded male portrait** (possibly a trademark or company founder), used to authenticate quality. These ads target wealthy New York consumers and emphasize exclusivity, fashionable design, and "attractive prices"—standard luxury marketing of the era.
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