Life, 1893-12-28 · page 2 of 53
Life — December 28, 1893 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising** rather than satirical content. The dominant feature is an advertisement for Whiting Manufacturing Company, silversmiths located on Broadway and 18th Street in New York, emphasizing their exclusive use of solid sterling silver. The left side shows a decorative silver trophy cup (the "Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club Cup, won by 'Cinderella'"), serving as a visual example of their craftsmanship. The accompanying text assures purchasers that their sterling silver mark guarantees authenticity, eliminating concerns about plating or false impressions. The remaining advertisements promote other New York merchants—Hilton, Hughes & Co. offering discounted silks and clothing, and Stern Bros. advertising dressmaking services. There is no discernible political satire on this page.
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> LEE * Solid Silver Exclusively. WE MAKE SOLID SILVER ONLY AND OF BUT ONE GRADE—THAT OF STERLING ive FINE ; THEREFORE PURCHASERS SECURE ENTIRE FREEDOM FROM FALSE IMPRESSIONS, AND THE QUESTION “Ig IT SILVER OR IS IT PLATED?! 1S NEVER RAISED CONCERNING A GIFT BEARING OUR TRADE-MARK. STEIRLING WHITING M’F’G CO. Silversmiths, Broadway & 18th Street, NEW YORK. Strwannana-Comnrmian Yacnr Cis Cur, won oy “Cinoeaecta.? ‘Hilton, Aaghes & Co, GRAND CENTRAL StaTIoN in the Successors to A. T. STEWART & CO. _ Immense Reductions IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. Silks, Dress Goods, Bric-a-Brac, »Leather Goods, Cloaks and Wraps, -Hats and Bonnets, at lower prices than have ever before obtained in New York. CALL AND BE CONVINCED. Broadway, 4th Ave., Oth and 10th Sts. centre of New York City. The Hudson River for one hun- dred and fifty miles. The beautiful Mohawk Valley in which are some of the finest landscapes in America. Niagara Falls, the world’s great- est cataract, The Adirondack Mountains, ‘the Nation's pleasure ground and Sanitarium, The Empire State Express, the fastest train in the world. The Thousand Islands, the fish- erman’s paradise. The New York and Chicago Lim- ited, the most luxurious train in the world. Area few of the many attractions offered the public by the NEW YORK CENTRAL, “America’s Greatest Railroad.” | NOTICE. LIFE BINDER. | || Cheap, Strong and Durable. Will | CURBSCRIBERS TO “LIFE” hold 26 numbers. Mailed to any will please give old address ee "asta i he ates fer as well as new when re~ ee LO — 2 W. nty-third St, New York, (COPYRIGHT FOR GREAT ORITAIN GY JAMES MENCERSON UCER THE ACT OF eH Stern Bros. In their Dressmaking Department (on the third floor) are prepared to make to order | at short notice Reception, Ball and Bridal Costumes of exclusive design, in the newest and choicest materials at Specially Low Prices. West 23d St, comicbooks.com