Judge — August 18, 1888 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *Judge* presents two portrait photographs labeled "Mrs. B. Harrison" and "Mrs. L. P. Morton." These appear to be wives of prominent political figures from the late 19th century—likely Benjamin Harrison (U.S. President 1889-1893) and Levi P. Morton (Vice President under Harrison). The page functions as a straightforward society portrait feature rather than satirical commentary. *Judge* regularly included such imagery of prominent social figures alongside its humor content. Without additional text context visible, the specific satirical intent—if any—remains unclear. The soft-focus photographic style was typical of the era's portrait conventions.