Judge — April 20, 1895 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Judge Magazine: "Bicycle Number" This appears to be a cover or advertisement for a special bicycle-themed issue of Judge magazine, published by the Judge Publishing Company in New York. The illustration shows well-dressed urban figures prominently displaying bicycles, with additional cyclists visible in the background. The satire likely mocks the bicycle craze that swept America in the 1890s-early 1900s. Judge frequently ridiculed fads and social trends, and this cover suggests the magazine is satirizing how bicycles had become fashionable status symbols among the urban middle and upper classes. The formal dress and self-conscious poses of the cyclists imply mockery of people treating bicycles as markers of sophistication rather than practical transportation. The exact date isn't provided, but the style and bicycle design suggest this is from the early 1900s.