Judge — March 25, 1893 — page 17: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a **title page** for *Judge* magazine (Vol. 24, No. 598), priced at 10 cents. The central illustration depicts an elegant woman in 1890s-style dress riding a large fish or sea creature, with the title "EASTER BUG" arching above in decorative text. The image appears to be a whimsical seasonal cover rather than political satire. The "Easter Bug" likely refers to the spring holiday shopping frenzy or fashionable trends associated with Easter—the woman's elaborate puffed sleeves and stylish attire suggest consumerism or fashion mania. The fantastical imagery (woman on a sea creature) uses surreal humor typical of *Judge's* satirical approach to social customs. The page includes advertising for the Mercantile Library and Judge Building's address in New York.