Life, 1912-06-27 · page 6 of 45
Life — June 27, 1912 — page 6: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily **advertising content**, not satire. It promotes a set of artistic prints depicting characters from Charles Dickens novels, published by Gordon & Co. of Goswell Road (a historically significant London location). The six photographs show actors in costume portraying Dickens characters. The text explains these are "original delineations of characters by eminent English artists" available as colored prints for clubs and institutions. The advertisement emphasizes authenticity and literary prestige—linking the prints to Dickens' legacy and a specific London address associated with his work. It's a commercial promotion leveraging Victorian literary nostalgia, addressed to organizations and clubs rather than individual consumers. Gordon & Co. offers complimentary delivery.
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THE~ ‘GORDON REVIVAL CHARLES DICKENS’ ‘CLASSICS’ iii Oe eT =| = EI = = = = = = S| = = | =| =| = = = = = = = = = EI = = = = =| = 2 = E ee TTY 1 The lovers of the works of Charles Dickens will appreciate the original delineation of characters by eminent English artists, who have entered into the spirit of the edition, designed and carried out by Gordon & Co. of Goswell Road (one of the scenes favored by Mr. Pickwick), where the House of Gordon was Established in 1769. This set of prints, artistically printed in many colors, will be forwarded by post without charge upon application. The set will be furnished to Olubs, framed separately or in one frame in brown, green or black as may be desired, without expense upon official application of the Secretary. Address E. LA MONTAGNE’S SONS, Agents. 15 South William Street, New York City WITH GORDON & COS COMPLIMENTS comicbooks.com