Life, 1892-12-22 · page 2 of 16
Life — December 22, 1892 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is primarily **advertisements** with no political cartoons or satirical content visible. The main featured ad is for **Whiting M'fg Co.**, a New York silversmith emphasizing they make "solid silver exclusively" — a quality assurance pitch addressing consumer concerns about plating versus genuine silver. Other ads include luxury goods typical of the era: fur-lined opera cloaks, tiger and polar bear rugs, kid gloves, and decorative textiles from Stern Bros. and other retailers. The only non-commercial element is a promotional notice for **Life's Jubilee Number** (appearing to reference a milestone anniversary issue), promised for December 24th at 25 cents. This represents a typical late 19th/early 20th-century magazine page mixing luxury consumer advertising with editorial promotion.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
WE MAKE SOLID SILVER OMLY = AND OF BUT ONE GRADE—THAT OF STERLING, WA PINE THEREFORE PURCHASERS SECURE ENTIRE FREEDOM FROM FALSE IMPRESSIONS, AND THE “LIFE > Solid Silver Exclusively. QUESTION “18 IT SILVER OR 18 IT PLATED” 1S NEVER RAISED CONCERNING A GIFT BEARING OUR TRADE-MARK, STERLING ‘ Wuitinc M’re Co. Silversmiths, TIGER SKIN RUGS. Artistically mounted, with full heads—at $85, $100, $125, $150, ete. POLAR BEAR RUGS. A superb collection, well worthy of a visit. $63 and upwards. C. G. GUNTHER’S SONS, 184 Fifth Avenue, N. Y. 77 Union Square & 16th St. ” LARCHMONT CUP OF 1892. NEW YORK, FUR LINED Ki Sten | OPERA CLOAKS. — Gloves Bros. Sills Maes oiae tani de Special Reductions | i low as $85. = in prices ot ‘ - oa Lace Curtains, Every Pair Drapery [laterials, y aperfect f if Hand-Painted , ~ hide Gn fear them To know what one wants, and to get what one wants, are two differen | Tapestry Panels, Joves as of anything else. wear well, You want gloves propositions. This is as true of You can always get them if you that won't rip or tear, gloves th re that this bra ©. Weare sper to let every one know that the F with this brand inside are reliable, Fancy Fire Screens & Oriental Rugs. and direct attention to their choice assortments o! Turkish and Japanese Art Embroideries, consisting ot Lambrequins, Table Covers, “PINGS & PINNER, 384 and 386 Broadway, New York. DO NOT FAIL TO SEE Life’s Jubilee Number. To be Ready About Dec. 24th. Embellished with Illustrations of unusual interest and matter Drapery Scarfs ané Fancy Sofa Pillows! i West 23d St. pertaining to LIFE'S birth and growth Price 25 Cents. For sale by all Newsdealers, comicbooks.com