Life, 1894-05-24 · page 2 of 16
Life — May 24, 1894 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. The main content features ads for: - **Whiting M'fg Co.**, a silversmith advertising "Solid Silver Exclusively" on Broadway & 18th Street, New York - Various retailers selling millinery, china, glassware, and ladies' clothing The only illustration with potential historical interest is the ornamental vase labeled **"VIGILANT,"** described as a commemorative piece for the owners of the yacht *Vigilant*, celebrating her victory over the *Valkyrie* in defense of "America's Cup, 1893." This references the famous yacht race competition, a significant sporting event of that era. The rest of the page consists entirely of commercial advertisements typical of 1890s Life magazine, with no political satire or social commentary apparent.
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Solid Silver Exclusively. We saxe Sou SiiveK ONLY, AND OF BUT ONE GRADE, THAT OF STERLING Wh FINE: ALL OF OUR GOODS BEAR THE ABOVE TRADE-MARK, THEREFORE PURCHASERS SECURE ENTIRE FREEDOM FROM FALSE IMPRESSIONS. WHITING M’F’G CO, Silversmiths, Broadway & 18th Street, NEW To the owners of the ** ViGILANT,” from the New York Yacut Ciup, to commemorate her victory over the ‘'Valkyrie,” in defense of ‘ America's” Cup, 1893 HILTON, HUGHES & C0., YORK. E. A. Morrison Ster n & Son, 893 BROADWAY, N. Y. Announce the last opening for this Season in their Millinery department on and after May the 14th, when they will show the latest imported fashions in Garden, Carriage, Walking Hats ana Sailors AT MODERATE PRICES. Successors to A. T. STEWART & CO. China and Glass. Hand Decorated, Royal Porcelain Dinner Sets. $13.75 Sets of 112 pieces, at - 10 at 16,78 125 at - 24,75 Those Prices mean Less than Cost. Parlor Cuspidores. Royal } Porcelain, Gold Striped, 5 45°* To close out one pattern of English Gold Decorated Binner Ware we have cut the price to that of Common White Crockery. BETTER SEE IT! Baccarat and Finest Bohemian TABLE CRYSTAL. Reduced to less than one-half cost. Tumblers - - - Q7 ets per doz. Champagnes - - Q7 ects. Clarets (Stem) - Q7ets. Goblets - $1.39 We never purchase ** Seconds.’” Our Goods are always best quality, Laces and Embroideries. Guipure de Gene. New and choice Eales: § to 12 inches wide, at one-half regular prices. Ranging from 20°tS- to $1.25 per yard. 27-inch Swiss Flouncing, For Children’s Dresses, 50, 75°'S: $1.9 and 1.25 way under regular price. Men’s Furnishings. ENGLISH Washable «De Joinvilles.” 35 and 45°ts- Splendid assortment of Neck- wear from 2scts. up to the finest made. Steamer and Carriage Rugs very cheap. Try Our **SHIRTS TO ORDER.” Style and Fit Guaranteed. One always Made on Approval. THE ENTIRE BLOCK, Broadway, 4th Ave. 9th and 40th Sts..\West 23d St. ‘Corrmant FOR Gata Bros. direct attention to their large assortments of Ladies’ Waists Of Taffeta, China and Fancy Silks, Lawn, Percale, Chambray, Madras and Oxford. Imported and Their Own Make Silk Skirts of Moire, Taffeta, Brocade and China Silks At Very Attractive Prices. comicbooks.com