Life Magazine – September 11, 1890 (# 402) – Eccentricities of Morals

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Cover : “Our Reputation,” Americans should be accustomed to breaking engagements, art by Stephen Van Schaick.

– Two page centerspread art by Charles Dana Gibson, “Social Nuisances : the caller who never knows when to leave.”
– Oh my, this one is NOT politically correct : 1/3 page artwork by T. S. Sullivant of a black porter, a white woman traveler, a Chinese traveler, and a rat, “Different Tastes.”
– Some current events include : Tendency of rich men’s sons to develop afflicting eccentricities of morals, Speaker of the House of Representatives teaches that Might makes Right (!), Railroad strike that didn’t happen, Comparative charms of town and country.
– And more smaller artworks, cartoon art, and ads … a very entertaining vintage publication!
– And so much more!  Life humor magazines are great FUN – get ready to grin, giggle and guffaw!