Life, 1898-04-28 · page 17 of 20
Life — April 28, 1898 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, not satirical content. It features: 1. **Historical China plates** — A Wedgewood dealer advertises decorative dessert plates featuring Boston Revolutionary War sites (Old State House, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere's Lanterns location, Independence Hall). This appeals to American patriotism and collecting trends of the era. 2. **Product advertisements** including Rubifoam (toothpaste), Rhine Violets perfume, Violettes du Czar perfume, and other consumer goods (luggage, bicycle headlights, pills). The "Historical China" section is the dominant content—essentially a catalog with patriotic imagery meant to market expensive dishware to affluent readers by emphasizing American historical significance and craftsmanship. There is **no political cartoon or satire** visible on this page. It represents early 20th-century *Life* magazine functioning partly as an advertising vehicle while maintaining its middle-class, historically-conscious editorial positioning.
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Rusifoam as its name _ indi- cates, is a_ ruby-colored liquid dentifrice, producing a fine, fragrant foam when used, and leaving a refresh- ing coolness in the mouth. : Rusifoam keeps the teeth pearly white, the breath sweet, O1d State House, Boston. the gums healthy, and pre- Rebuilt 1712. HISTORICAL CHINA vents decay. views, as below, on dessert plates (9 inch) engraved for us by Wedgewood Popular price, 25c. Send 2c. stamp for sample from picturesque etchings, printed under glaze in old blue Wedgewood with foliage vial. Address E. W. Hoyt & Co., Lowell, Mass. border; adozen plates may be chosen from the following views: Boston, Bullfinchfront,ded- “Faneuil Hall ‘radle of Liberty," -buil 12 1 a ith Church, Tea Party met here — “Site of Adams House, Boston, 1 a Tavern, North Church, Salem Street. Paul — ‘* Boston Cor re's Lanterns were displayed here“ Harbor. vi 1768." (Ratent Appi “Green Dragon Tavern, Union Street. Bos- “Old Brick Church, 1713, si y's, ‘ pplied Yor) ton, styled by Dan'l Webster the Head- Rogers* Building. ers of the Revolution, Also the “State Street and Old State Hou: 1 Lodge of Free Masons first met “Adjacent Lean-to Houses in Quin each of which was the birthp! President of the United States “The Public Library, Boston, 1805." “Trinity Church, Boston, 1885. “Mount Vernon, 182, the home of Wash “Old Sun Tavern, Faneuil Hall Square, ington.” 1680 to 189 “1743." Independence Hall, Philadelphia, “Old Boston Theatre, Corner Federal and 1893, where the Independence of the Franklin Streets, 1704." U.S. was declared July 4, 1776." Dessert Plates as above, six dollars per dozen; same if gilded edge, $7.90. Securely packed for shipping long distances, Visitors will find in our Art Pottery Rooms—Dinner Department—Hotel and Club Department—Cut Glass Department —Lamp Department —Stock Pattern Department, and on the main floor, an extensive exhibit of Jardinieres and Pedestals, Umbrella and Cane Holders, Handsome Odd Pitchers, French Fireproof Porcelain Café Entree Dishes, ete. JONES, McDUFFEE & STRATTON CO., CHINA, GLASS, AND LAMPS, Wholesale and Retail. (Seven Floors) 120 FRANKLIN ST. (Cor. Federal) BOSTON, MASS. BW REEL IOC DESIG The highest degree of » refinement.—Wonder- § fully delicate and last- ing.—Absolutely true odor of the living flower.—Be sure to get the “ No. 4711.” Sole U.S. Agents MULHENS & KROPFF NEW YORK wiOLET T ES, CZAR ceas’s Violets) Cy NS concznznare LATEST NOVELTIES SPECIALLY RECOMMENDED : ROYAL GILLET (carnation) — GRANDE DUCHESSE, FONKIA of JAPAN Xe. LLWGRAMD (0R/Z4-PERFUMERY), 21, Place de la Madeleine, PARIS. a ‘AY. It comicbooks.com