Life, 1910-12-01 · page 23 of 108
Life — December 1, 1910 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists primarily of **advertisements** rather than political cartoons or satirical content. The top features **Crichton Bros.**, a London silversmith advertising Old English silver items (candlesticks, tea sets, etc.) sold at London prices in their New York location. The company emphasizes their collection includes reproductions of Queen Anne and Georgian period pieces. The bottom right shows a **Dralle's Illusion perfume advertisement** from Hamburg, highlighting their floral perfume extract made without alcohol. They're offering a promotional heart-shaped scent sample for three stamps. On the left is a small illustration labeled "**A Miniature Painter**"—a dark, atmospheric image of what appears to be an artist at work, though its exact satirical purpose (if any) is unclear from the image quality and context provided. The page number indicates this is **page 919** of Life magazine, during what appears to be an early 20th-century publication period.
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gb 2 oli ai eS CRICHTON BROS., oF tonoon Silversmiths 636 Fifth Avenue (Cor. sist Street), New York Old English Silver At London Prices The choice of pieces is the largest ever offered in the United States and comprises many types of CANDLESTICKS TANKARDS CAKE BASKETS TEA SETS CENTREPIECES SALVERS CREAM EWERS SALT CELLARS INK STANDS . SAUCE BOATS, etc. The Collection also includes many small articles of interest which would make unique Christmas Gifts. The prices of the above are exactly the same as at the London House. PRODUCTIONS OF THE ANTIQUE—A special feature is the exact reproduction in hand-wrought silver of RE the finest models of the Queen Anne and Georgian Periods. The workmanship is of the highest grade and every care is taken to ensure accuracy. CRICHTON BROS., 636 Fifth Avenue (Cor. 51st Strect), New York London: 22 Old Bond Street \ PERFUMES 16 DRALLE 'S ‘famous floral ILLUSION is a distinc- tive perfume. ‘Tho pure unadulterated essence of the flower. Nothing added and noth- Ing taken away, Extracted by a new and secret process, the full fragrance of the flower is obtained in a highly concentrated liquid form, without alcohol or other cheapening ingredients One, drop imparts the delightful odor of freshly cut lowers, AN ILLUSION HEART FOR THREE 2c. STAMPS ‘This dainty heart, touched with a single drop of Lily of the Valley, will demonstrate the lasting fragrance of DRALLE'S ILLUSION. Wear it about your neck, or carry it in Jour purse with your handkerchief, and note how’ long {t lasts, and bow many of your friends will notice it: When sending give your dealer's name. Isnitators have attempted to copy the package, the bottle and the labels—but it 1s impossible for them to duplicate, or even Imitate the perfume. Insist on DRALLE’S ILLUSION, the original and genuine non-alcoholic perfume, ILLUSION can te had ta Rose, Violet, Lily of the Valley, Narcissus, Hellotrope, Lilac and Wistaria at the best shops. GEO. BORGFELDT & CO. Sole Agents for U. S. and Cansde 19 E. 16th St. + NEW YORK \; A MINIATURE PAINTER