Life Magazine – March 22, 1888 (# 273) – Charles Dana Gibson – The New York Public

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Cover : Always kept waiting, Spring waiting for Winter to finish up, art by R. F. Bunner.

– Two page centerspread art by Charles Dana Gibson, What we are coming to, New York public.
– Very NICE 1/3 page ad for Pears’ Soap with two kids doing washing in a basin, signed but illegible, J. H—.
– Some current events include : Death of Henry Bergh, Reckless courage of old England, General Grant’s monument, Extermination of pests in Australia and New Zealand, New York currently possesses a mayor who does not truckle to the Irish vote.
– And many more smaller artworks, cartoon art, and ads … a very entertaining vintage publication!
–  Each original Life magazine has MUCH more excellent historic and fun 1888 content than is listed here – 2Neat!!