Life, 1899-01-26 · page 2 of 20
Life — January 26, 1899 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising**, not political satire. The central cartoon by C.D. Gibson illustrates his new book of sketches—it depicts a fashionable woman in an elegant gown, typical of Gibson Girl imagery popular in early 1900s American culture. The image serves as promotional material for the Life Publishing Company. The surrounding ads advertise gloves (Stern Bros), blankets (Linen Store Annual Sale), and travel tours (Raymond & Whitcomb). The page contains no political commentary or satirical content targeting specific events or figures. It reflects early 20th-century consumer culture and Gibson's status as a celebrated illustrator of idealized American femininity.
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Stern Bros are now showing exceptionally large assortments of Gloves For Ladies, Men & Children and direct special attention to Recent Importations of their celebrated Alexandre & Lupin Kid, Suede and Pique Gloves In the most desirable colorings and stitchings Also Fur and Fur-lined Gloves of Seal, Otter, Beaver and Nutria Fleece-lined Reindeer, Mocha, Castor & Beaver Gloves West 23d St. By C.D. GIBSON R. GIBSON’S new book for’98,contain- ing eighty-four of his best * cartoons and sketches, beau- tfully printed on heavy pa- per and handsomely bound, being the third book in the series of which Drawings by C. D. Gibson was the first &S Pictures of People the second, It is confidently expected that this will be the most popular, as it is the most artistic and entertain- ing, of all of Mr. Gibson’s books. Large folio, 12 x 18 inches, bound in Japan vellum with white vellum back. Each copy enclosed inabox. Price, $5.00. Epition pe Luxe, consist- ing of 250 first impressions, each copy numbered and signed by Mr. Gibson, together with artist’s proof, Price, $10.00. Handsomely printed catalogue containing one hundred and twenty examples, artists’ proofs, sent on receipt of ten cents. Lire Pusiisninc Company, New York. Blankets of white wool and of standard makes, but priced to be specially attractive for the Linen Store Annual Sale. 104 size (about. 0x80 $3.00 8.75 4.25 5.00 0.73 84) Reduced from 11-4 s1z0 (about ‘70x60 in.). Reduced from 11-4 size... Reduced from 12-4 size (about TSxB4 in.) . Reduced from 12-4 slze....... Reduced from 13-4 8ize avout BAx86 I Reduced re A booklet sent free gives full details of our annual sale of Household Linens and Bed Coverings. James MeCatcheon & ¢0,, 14 West 234 St., New York. a FLORIDA JAMAICA MEXICO Numerous tours {n January and February, gulng and re- turning hy different routes. Nassau. Key West, or Havana, are optional, Tours in January and Feb- ruary combine a delightful cruise in the tropics with a charming round of travel in Jamaica. Special vestibuled train, with dining-car service, Inter: preters, etc., offer unusual facilities for traveling leis- urely and with every degree of comtort. Special vestibuled trains, nia. A visit to Hawail, our new possession, 1s one of the most delightfulimaginable. A week will ba devoted td the volcano HAWAII This quaint and interesting country will be seen daring the season of the cherry blos- soms and flowering shrubs, and many secluded nooks aud corners will be visited. Hawall and China can also be included. Holy Land, Northern Africa, U OPE and the Continent including North Cape. The tickets pro- There will in season be tours Around the World, to the Yel- 0 il lowstone.the Rocky Mountain . ete cars faroithed sn short otice. Rallrod and steamship tickets to all points. Foreign exchange. Passports. Variable routes. inc! luding vide for superior accommodations. Stop-over privileges. resorts, Alask: Raymond & Whitcomb, Tours and Tickets, $ $ CALIFORNIA sii seat 2 3t East 14th St., Union Square, West, New York. VETCVVVTVVVVVTVVVUVTEVVUTSUVSSVUTVUVVTOD