Life, 1896-12-31 · page 2 of 21
Life — December 31, 1896 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. It contains four advertisements: 1. **Stern Bros** (gloves) - West 23rd St. 2. **Mr. C.D. Gibson's new book** "Pictures of People" - sold at Life's office, $5 3. **Arnold Constable & Co.** (furs) - Broadway & 19th St. 4. **Life Publishing Company** - framed proofs of original Life drawings available 5. **"Fables for the Times"** - book by H.W. Phillips, illustrated by T.S. Sullivant, $1.25 The Gibson illustration shows a fashionably-dressed woman, typical of his "Gibson Girl" style—idealized female figures popular in early 20th-century American illustration. The lower left sketch appears to be sample artwork available for purchase from Life's archives. No clear political satire or social commentary is evident on this page.
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Stern BroS Moench) Glove ———— MR. ¢. D. GIBSON’S Constable A2C., Alexandre and Lupin 4 ) | \ NEW BOOK RICH FURS. Kid and Suede aS , «6 aad PICTU RES Ermine, Russian Sable, Sea Otter, Glov es 3 7 Seal, Persian Lamb, Fur, in the most desirable colorings, ies \ OF and Black Marten Skins. styles and lengths Well selected and of the best quality for Ladies, Men and Children | . \ PEO PLE” | Fur Capes, Jackets, Pelerines, Mufis and Boas, Also , *\ 1S FOR SALE AT THE Novelties | \ OFFICE OF “LIFE,” TRIMMING FURS. in 1 Fur, Buck, Cape and Reindeer H . 19 WEST 31st ST., N.Y. | Carriage and Sleigh Robes. ‘ { - Gloves and Gauntlets | ae Price FIVE Dollars, for Walking, Sleighing and Skating Broadway HH 19th ot. NEW YORK. “FABLES FOR THE TIMES.” A collection of modern fables taken from Lz/e. Written by H.W. Pui- tips and illustrated by twenty full-page drawings ROOFS of any of the origi. by T. S. Surtrvanr. nal drawings from LIFE 5 miilibe: farniahed,-suttably aod Large quarto, attractive- daintily framed, on application. Linge double-page dravelags: in- ly bound in illumineted cluding frame and transporta- covers, and for sale by the tion within 100 miles from New York City, $4.00, Smaller draw. publishers, R. H. Russell ings, $2.00. Proofs without frames at half and Son 33 Rose Street the above prices. Make sclec- 3 ’ tions from files of LIFE and N. Y., or at the Office of orders will be p! ly filled. . . . ia et aa Life Publishing Company. LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY, Price, $1.25. 19 and 21 West sist Street, New York ity. | COPYRIGHT FOR GREAT BRITAIN OY JAUES HENDERSON comicbooks.com