Judge — March 6, 1886 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical fashion commentary page from *Judge* magazine. The title promises "seasonable predictions," but the scattered sketches mock exaggerated or absurd fashion trends rather than predict them seriously. The cartoons show caricatured figures in various outlandish outfits and situations—including what appears to be skeletal imagery, formal wear, and comedic poses. The satire targets both the pretensions of high fashion and the fashion industry's tendency to promote ridiculous or impractical styles to consumers. The crude OCR suggests illegible caption text, but the visual joke is clear: the "Fashion Editor" is presenting obviously foolish or grotesque predictions as if they're serious fashion forecasts. This reflects period skepticism toward elite fashion arbiters who promoted costly or uncomfortable trends to the public.