Judge — March 21, 1891 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge cartoon satirizes unpredictable spring weather in America's Northeast. The page shows multiple panels depicting the same day's dramatic temperature swings, illustrated through exaggerated character reactions. The repeated "Thermometer" labels suggest each panel represents different hours showing wildly fluctuating conditions—from extreme cold (figures bundled in heavy coats and wraps) to apparent warmth (lighter clothing). References to "P.M." timing indicate progression throughout a single day. The satire mocks how Eastern spring weather confuses residents, forcing them to dress inappropriately as conditions shift rapidly. Characters appear comically distressed by these changes, embodying the frustration of unpredictable seasonal weather. The ornate frame around central figures emphasizes this is a unified joke about regional meteorological chaos rather than separate incidents.