Life, 1914-12-03 · page 76 of 92
Life — December 3, 1914 — page 76: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **promotional advertisement** for Vogue magazine's December issues, not political satire or social commentary. Life magazine is presenting Vogue's holiday shopping guides to Life readers. The illustration shows a stylized woman in 1920s fashion holding wrapped gifts—a typical fashion magazine visual. The ad emphasizes Vogue's two December numbers as essential shopping aids: a "Gifts Number" (December 1, on sale November 24) and a "Christmas Number" (December 15, on sale December 8). The pitch targets affluent readers, especially those distant from major shopping centers, offering access to "the best metropolitan shops" and Vogue's personal shopping service. It's a straightforward commercial promoting the magazine's usefulness for holiday gift-buying, priced at 25 cents per issue or $4 yearly. No satire is evident—this is simply a magazine advertisement.
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Lif it Bp LIFE ame epy VOGUE FOR DECEMBER A handbook of new and un- usual Christmas gifts chosen for youby Mente in the best shops andindexed for quickselection. The range of prices is re- markable—there are jewels, furs and antiques of great value, and also many inexpen- sive gifts that have, neverthe- less, a surprising chic. number of pages are devoted to novel and acceptable pres- ents for men, and there are many new things for the children. G-1 F.T S$ NUMBER Dated December | On sale November 24 First aid to the last-minute shopper will, in the Christmas Vogue, be supplied through many additional pages of gifts. Both December numbers, of course, contain Vogue's famous offer to do its foaled! Christmas shopping. Have you availed yourself of this in former years? If so, you know it lightens the burden of buying — gifts— especially if you se at a distance from the metro- politan shops. CHRISTMAS NUMBER Dated December 15 On sale December 8 The longer your Christmas list, the more people you have to plan an lates for, the more you need numbers o! Vogue. ese December Instead of the limited stocks of the local shops, through these numbers you can choose from the best metropolitan both equally necessary. It is best to bespeak your copies in advance, as the supply will last only a few days after each number goes on sale. Twice a month 25 cents a number VOGUE 443 Fourth Ave., New York Condé Nast - Publisher shops. Do not miss either number; they are $4 a year Twenty-four numbers YRS HE MEE ORM comicbooks.com