Life, 1903-10-15 · page 4 of 24
Life — October 15, 1903 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is **primarily advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains three separate product advertisements: 1. **Lundborg's Violet Dew** perfume (top left) — a fragrance product from a New York vendor 2. **Gibson Picture Plates** (bottom left) — decorative plates featuring Gibson Girl illustrations, a popular early-20th-century aesthetic 3. **Pillow Covers of Burnt Leather** (right) — decorative home goods featuring Gibson Head designs, available in multiple colors The Gibson Girl imagery reflects the era's popular illustration style. The page demonstrates Life magazine's dual function as both satirical publication and advertising vehicle. No political meaning or satire is evident—this is straightforward period commercial content aimed at affluent readers interested in decorative arts and beauty products.
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VIOLET DEW H All the sweetness and natural fra- grance of the violet is embodied in this deli- cate, lasting perfume Copyright by Life Publishing « GIBSON PICTURE PLATES! *harles Dana Gibson's most famous pictures have been exquisitely burnt {nto real Doulton porce- lain platen stmbjecta with rich bone? In Doulton bloc. The minute detalisof the original draw: ings are reproduced. Fach plate shows reveral nicures, and is 10% Inches in size, Price, BOG. If yur dealer cannot eupply you, mention his narme—encioee tic. for one plate, and we will ‘came rect George P. Bassett & Co., Dept. U, 49 Barclay St., New York. ‘A little bood with 26 Gthvon pictures sent for Ge, to cover cost ef postage. PILLOW COVERS of Burnt Leather ARTISTICALLY DECORATED WITH Gibson Heads These covers are decorated with exact reproductions of Mr. Gibson's drawings, every line being carefully drawn by hand, thereby preserving the delicate technique so char- acteristic of Mr. Gibson's work. Unique in conception, these covers make an attractive addition to the appointments of cozy corner, den or library. They may be had in Red, Green, Fawn, Orange. Russet and Electric Blue. Sent prepaid to any address in the United States or Canada upon receipt of $4.00. Burnt Leather Mfg. Co. 498-500 Broadway N.Y. Gty, U.S. A. comicbooks.com