Life, 1910-12-01 · page 92 of 108
Life — December 1, 1910 — page 92: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising**, featuring luxury goods of the era: cognac, motorist gift baskets, and Steinway pianos. The ads reflect upper-class American consumer culture. The only cartoon appears at the bottom: a sketch in Central Park showing a child asking their father about animals kept in an enclosure, suggesting they're "wicked." The humor relies on the child's innocent misinterpretation—likely the child has confused the purpose of the zoo or animal pen with moral judgment about the creatures. This reflects period attitudes toward animals and parenting: the cartoon's gentle satire pokes fun at how children anthropomorphize animal behavior and adults' attempts to explain nature to them. The "nasty" and "wicked" language suggests the child has overheard adult gossip and applied it literally to animals. The overall page reflects Life's mix of satirical cartoons with upscale advertising targeting wealthy readers.
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J. & F, MARTELL Cognac (Founded 1715) FINE OLD LIQUEUR BRANDIES GENUINE OLD BRANDIES MADE FROM WINE OF THE COGNAC DISTRICT Sole Agents G.S. NICHOLAS & CO. New York Gifts for Motorists Luncheon and 17ea Baskets For man or woman—as each appreciates the pleasure of a little feast when twenty miles from nowhere. Imported direct from an English maker, whose baskets are famous wherever motors travel. Baskets with service for 2 to 6 persons, $13.50 to $150. Also every imaginable kind of motor gifts for men or women. Send for Motor Catalog C. John Wanamaker Broadway and Ninth Street New York City Smallest Grand That's Sofe to Buy"’ Steinway principles of construction and workmanship are not borrowed. Steinway tone is not emulation. Steinway leadership is not assuned. Alll are distinctly Steineway—by right of Steinway initiative. The Steinway Miniature Grand, in an ebonized case at $800, is an achievement in grand piano construction. Ittustrated Catalogue will be sent upon request and mention of this magazine. STEINWAY & SONS STCINWAY HALL 107 and 109 East Fourteenth Street, New York Subway Express Station ct the Door PONS ATR ARAB EOE yy IN CENTRAL PARK “PAPA, DO THEY KEEP THEM IN THAT NASTY LITT “CAUSE THEY AKE SO WICKED? "* Lave sel These shape ‘be fashi