Life, 1901-09-26 · page 2 of 20
Life — September 26, 1901 — page 2: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis This page is primarily **advertising**, not satirical content. The main feature is "A Knock at the Door," a drawing by Charles Dana Gibson (the famous "Gibson Girl" illustrator) offered as a signed print to Life magazine subscribers for $3.00 annually. The image shows a hand knocking at a door—described as depicting "an episode in the life of two lovers." Below that, Life advertises its 1902 Gibson Calendar, priced at $2.00, featuring thirteen large illustrated cards. The remaining space contains product advertisements: Martell's Three Star Brandy, Beeman's Pepsin Gum, Wedding Trousseaux from "The Linen Store," and President Suspenders. There is no political satire on this page—it's a commercial publication showcasing Gibson's popular artwork and various goods.
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“A KNOCK AT THE DOOR.” «<A KNOCK AT THE DOOR” isa picture of an ~~ episode in the life of two lovers. It is specially printed by hand on imported Japan paper, 11x11, and is matted ready for framing. Each proof is signed personally by Mr. Gibson. You can secure the signed proof only by sending $5.00 for a new subscription to Lire for one year. ‘The drawing will not be sold or reprinted. It is for the exclusive ownership of our subscribers. At the expiration of this offer the plate will be destroyed. New subscribers will receive for five dollars a year’s subscription to Lire and the signed proof, which you can get in no other way. Lire Pustisuine Co., 19 West 31st St., N. Y. READY OCTOBER Ist. Life’s Gibson _Calendar for 1902. A HANDSOME GIFT OR SOUVENIR. PRICE, $2.00. The popularity of the Gibson Calendar for tgot has en- couraged the publishers to make the new issue larger and handsomer than its predecessor. It is a distinguished and artistic product of the best to be had in drawing, reproduction, and printing. It is unequalled as a gift or souvenir. The Most Artistic of the Pictorial Calendars. 15%, each having, besides rge Gibson picture in black in sepia, held together by Thirteen large cards the usual monthly calen and white, and remark a sketch heavy cord, and handsomely boxed. To be had of all Booksellers. Stationers and Art-Dealers, or sent Postefree by LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 19 West Thirty-first Street, New York City. “Genuine Old Brandy made from Wine.” — Medical Press (London), Aug. 1899. MARTELLS | fogp Su THREE STAR | SO S! and Sea Sickness. AT ALL BARS AND RESTAURANTS. BEEMAN’S THE ORIGINAL All Others are Imitaticos. COPYRIGHT FOR GREAT BRITAIN BY JAMES HENDERSON UNDER THE ACT OF 1801. Registered Trade Mark. Wedding Trousscaux and other Housekeeping Outfits. The furnishing of these outfits has always been a specialty at ‘ The Linen Store."’ Our vast assortment, without doubt the finest and most comprehensive in this country, af fords the widest possible range for individual choice ; many of the fine linens found here cannot be obtained elsewhere. There is also the satisfying assur- ance that every article is exactly as represented and the best of its kind. We have especial facilities for attending to the hemming, embroid- ering and other important details upon which the effectiveness of the outfit so largely depends. We should be pleased to send you ou: trated catalogue, which contains itemized lists of Trousseaux costing $100, $259, $500 and $1,000. «The Linen Store,” James McCutcheon & Co., 14 West 23d Street, New York. It takes its cue from you— PRESIDENT Moves when you do. Adjusts itself to every bend of tho body. Every pair guaranteed. Trimmings can bnotrust. Look for # President” on the buckles of the genuine. Price (0 cents. Sold everywhere, or by mail. C. A. EDGARTON MPG, CO., Box 273, Shirley, Mass. comicbooks.com