Life, 1905-12-07 · page 49 of 60
Life — December 7, 1905 — page 49: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **retail advertising page** from Life magazine, not a political cartoon. It features holiday shopping suggestions from multiple merchants circa early 1900s. The main content includes advertisements for: - **James McCutcheon & Co.** (linen store): handkerchiefs, neckwear, waists, and embroidered linens - **Brighton Flat Clasp Garter** (suspenders): emphasizes comfort and quality, marketed as having "carried its reputation around the world" - **Webber's Hand Knit Jackets**: wool jackets for outdoor enthusiasts (hunters, fishermen, golfers), priced at $6.50-$7.00 The page reflects **turn-of-the-century consumer culture**, showcasing luxury gift items (hand-embroidered linens, French goods) aimed at middle/upper-class holiday shoppers. Prices range from 25 cents to $150, indicating a tiered market. No satire or political commentary is present—this is straightforward commercial advertising typical of Life's revenue model during this period.
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ney ry nth with ation nged icken HOLIDAY SEG a MONSF At. “The Linen Store” Handkerchiefs 1 Holiday assortment of pure linen Handkerchi rica. Scores of styles are shown femstitched Handkerchiefs for me ory, and we ps the largest collection immed, Embroidered, Initialed and dchildren. Few gifts are as accept. sands of dozens annually for Christ. Ors. Among t Ladies’ Handkerchiefs Hand Embroidered Initials. s0c., $1.00 and $2.00 each. Plain Hemstitched. 1$c., 2$¢.5 35¢-+ $0¢-, $1.00, $2.00 and up. mbroidery. $1.00, $2.00, $3.00, $5.00 and $10.00 each. Handkerchiefs. $2.50, $5.00, $10.00, $25.00 and up. Men's Handkerchiefs Plain Hemstitched. 25¢., 35¢., $00. $1.00, $2.00 and up. Is. 25¢., 40¢., soc. and $1.00 each. French Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, $1.00 to $6.50 each Ladies’ Neckwear In_a very choice line of the most desirable styles. Among these are Fancy Hand , 26 0 $4.g0 cach; Hand Embroidered Linen Stocks, $1.50 10 84.50, cach: Scarfs, in delicate Pe Floral olorings, $2.00 to $10.00, ty Seta 25 to $2.50 cach ; Embroidered es, soc. to $2.75; Hand mbroldered'Collar and Cuff Sets, $1.50 to $6.50, and many other styles. Special Three Piece Lingerie Sets All Hand Made French goods, packed in boxes and daintily tied with ribbons. Prices $13.50 t0 $150.00 per set Mail Orders for these gooda will receive Prompt Attention & CoO., 14 W. 23d St., N. Y. JAMES McCUTCHEON REPUTATION HAS CARRIED IT AROUND THE WORLD BRIGHTON Flat Clasp Garter Reputation for comfort, convenience, quality. Absolutely flat, cannot rub or chafe the leg. Made of pure silk web—all colors. At dealers, 25 cents, or by mail. PIONEER SUSPENDER CO. | 718 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA MAKERS OF PIONEER SUSPENDERS: Flannel and Silk Waists Those are all packed in separate boxes, and most of them are models of our own The Flannel Waists range $5.00, $6.00, $7.30 and $8.50, and may be had or fancy figures and stripes Waists are of fine Hair line Taffeta at $8.50: ite Peau de Cygne at $12.00, and some exceptionally choice Waists of Hand Embroidered ‘Tafteta at Seo, $36.00 and $38.00 each. Hemstitched Luncheon and Dinner Sets Include Cloth and one dozen Napkins of fine White Damask, in all rds square. Priced at $12.50 to $50.00 per set. Packed in special boxes bearing the Spinning Wheel Trademark, they make very appropriate Holiday gifts. Centrepieces Our Holiday assortment is most gbountiful, in these beautiful 1ong the Lace goods are those trimmed with Crepon, Dachesse, Fi and choice Irish Laces. mbroidered Centrepieces intrc jidery with open drawn work se Embroidery of mercerised cott al goods ; some ex: examples of the finest Madeira Hand Embroidery, ai of the popular Embroidered Centrepieces. A wide range to choose from at 2.00 to $100.00 each. Art Novelties assortment of these little inexpensive gifts is exceptionally wvelties of all kinds, such as Laundry Lists, Telephone Boo! Magazine Covers, etc College and Fancy Pillows Practically every college is represented in this collection of pillows. The covers are the correct colleg dh or stamped. In addition to this line we have a number of very fine embroidered with floral and conventional designs as well as velvet and leather pillows. ze from one to A Suggestion for Christmas Webber’s Hand Knit Jackets If your friend is a hunter, a fisherman, a golfer, rides a horse or an automobile, ot for any other purpose needs a warm comfort- able garment, why not buy him a Webber Hand Knit Jacket? If size or color not right, it may be exchanged after Christ- mas. State chest measurement. The cut represents WEB- BER'S HAND KNIT JACKET No. 4, which is made of best zephyr yarn, heavy weight, very soft and elastic; any color, suggest oxford, myrtle ortan. Price each $7.00. No. 14, for ladies, is made of the same yarn and same general style, but fashioned to fit the form. This is a splendid garment for all outdoor uses. Price each $6.50. Other jackets and sweaters at all prices. Write for Catalog L. If in doubt take my suggestion, and if not satisfactory return the jacket and I will return your money. A Webber Hand Knit Jacket has a reputation among men of the outdoor world. GEO. F. WEBBER, Manufacturer, Station A, Detroit, Mich. comicbooks.com