Life, 1892-12-15 · page 2 of 16
Life — December 15, 1892 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire or cartooning. It contains multiple ads for luxury goods (silver items, fur-lined cloaks, tiger and polar bear rugs) typical of a wealthy late-19th-century readership. The only illustrated content is an ornamental **silver cup labeled "Larchmont Cup of 1892, won by 'Iroquois'"** — likely a prestigious yacht racing trophy. This image serves as a decorative advertisement for Whiting Manufacturing Company's sterling silver goods, emphasizing craftsmanship and prestige through association with high-society competition. The remaining content advertises a John A. Mitchell fairy tale collection and announces Life's upcoming "Jubilee Number" (December 18th), a special commemorative issue. No political commentary or satirical intent is evident on this page.
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WE MAKE SOLID SILVER ONLY AND OF BUT ONE GRADE—THAT OF STERLING, AM FINE THEREFORE PURCHASERS SECURE ENTIRE FREEDOM FROM FALSE IMPRESSIONS, AND THE QUESTION LARCHMONT CUP OF 1892. WON BY “IROQUOIS."" FUR LINED OPERA! [CLOAKS. Lined variously ; those with White Manchurian Lamb as low as $85. TIGER SKIN RUGS. Artistically mounted, with full heads—at $85, $100, $125, $150, etc. POLAR BEAR RUGS. A superb collection, well worthy of a visit. $65 and upwards. C. G. GUNTHER’S SONS, 184 Fifth Avenue, N. Y. “IS IT SILVER OR 18 IT PLATED Tt" IS NEVER RAISED CONCERNING A GIFT BEARING OUR TRADE-MARK, Solid Silver Exclusively. STERLING Wuitinc Mpc Co. Silversmiths, Union Square & 16th St. NEW YORK. LIBE’S FAIRY TALES. By JOHN A. MITCHELL, Editor of « LIFE" and author of «The Last American.” A series of clever fairy tales, full of the quaint humor that marks Mr. Mitchell's writings. With numerous illustrations by Gibson, Johnson, Attwood and others. Fully as amusing as “ The Last American,” which was one of the most successful satires ever published in this country, and which is now in its eighth edition. Well printed on good paper and bound in dark blue cloth, appropriately stamped in ink and gold. 1-vol., 16mo. 81.00. Sent to any address on receipt of price (at the publishers’ expense.) FREDERICK A. STOKES CO., 27 West Twenty-Third Street. DO NOT FAIL TO SEE Life’s Jubilee Number. To be ready Dec. 18th. Elaborately printed and embellished with matter pertaining to LIFE’S birth and growth. Price 25 Cents. For sale by all Newsdealers. tern S Bros. direct attention to their unusually large assortments of Holiday Goods consisting in part of Statuary, Porcelains, Cabinets, Lamps, Sterling Silver Toilet Articles and Jewelry, Leather Goods, Fans, Umbrellas, Art Embroideries, with choice novelties im all other departments, at very Attractive Prices West 23d St. comicbooks.com