Life, 1909-04-01 · page 14 of 52
Life — April 1, 1909 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is a straightforward advertisement, not satirical content. The Gorham Company advertised their printing and stationery services, specializing in wedding-related materials like invitations and announcements. Located on prestigious Fifth Avenue in New York, they marketed themselves as offering superior quality and prompt service, with samples available upon request. This appears in *Life* magazine as a paid advertisement targeting affluent readers who would commission elaborate wedding stationery. There is no cartoon, caricature, or satirical commentary on this particular page—it is purely commercial advertising.
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Wedding Invitations The GORHAM CO. Special attention is given to the preparation and execu- tion of orders for Wedding Invitations, Announce- ments, At Home, Recep- tion and Visiting Cards. Superior facilities on the premises insure satisfactory work and prompt deliveries. Samples and estimates furnished upon request 5th Avenue and 36th Street New York