Life, 1898-10-27 · page 2 of 20
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# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising**, not editorial content or cartoons. It contains no political satire or comic commentary. The advertisements showcase luxury goods typical of early 20th-century New York: Stern Bros. fur coats and capes (West 23rd St.), Theodore B. Starr wedding stationery (Madison Square), Arnold Constable & Co. furs (Broadway & 19th St.), R.H. Russell's new books, Tiffany & Co. diamonds and gems (Union Square), and Gorham Manufacturing Company silverware (Broadway & 19th St.). These ads reflect the magazine's affluent readership and New York's commercial landscape during this period. There are no cartoon figures, political references, or satirical content visible on this page.
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NEIES: Stern Bros. are now prepared to offer in their enlarged Fur Dep’ts Their Fall Importations of Exclusive Styles Ladies’ Coats, Tunics, Capes and Collars of Seal, Broadtail, Persian, Mink and Ermine, with combinations of Sable, Marten, Chinchilla, White and Colored Caracal Also Fur-lined Capes and Long Garments For Coaching & Evening Wear Special attention given to the Remodeling of Garments West 23d St. WEDDING STATIONERY. Samples Furnished. * THEODOREB.STARR 206 Fifth Avenue, M/DISON SQUARE, Extending through to 1126 Broadway. jones Russian and Hudson Bay Sable, Silver and Blue Fox. Chinchilla, Persian Lamb, Seal and Otter, Selected Pelts, Russian Fur-lined Cloaks and Capes. Novelties in Fur Collarettes, Scarfs and Muffs, Fur Trimmings. Droadway L 1916 Street, NY R-H-RUSSELL’S NEW BOOKS A NEW FALL CATALOGUE. With Full- Page Illustrations By GIBSON: REMINGTON:WENZELL NICHOLSON : ABBEY : KEMBLE Matteo Free On Apptication No. 3 West 29th St.. New York e Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Gem [Merchants have received their fall im- portations of gems and pre- cious stones,comprising nota- bly strands of unusually fine pearls and a collection of emeralds exceptionally rich in depth and beauty of color. UNION SQUARE NEW YORK. Wedding Silver A careful examination will demonstrate the fact that the assortment of Sterling Silver Wares as exhibited by the Gorham Co., Silversmiths is the most important ever made, comprising as it does every article for useful or ornamental purposes, of the highest order of design, workmanship and finish. These wares are entirely the work of the Gorham Co., from the conception of the design to the finished article, and are produced under the most favorable conditions, Patrons are assured of purchasing with the greatest possible economy consistent with good quality. GORHAM [I1FG. CO. Silversmiths Broadway & 19th St. 23 Maiden Lane COPYRIGHT FOR GREAT BRITAIN BY JAMES HENDERSON