Judge, 1896-06-20 · page 12 of 22
Judge — June 20, 1896 — page 12: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a title page or cover from Judge magazine (copyright 1896). The image shows a large curved silhouette in black against a gray decorative border, with the text "A TYPICAL AMERICAN" positioned vertically on the left side. The silhouette's outline suggests it depicts a human profile, though the specific features are difficult to discern clearly in this reproduction. Without additional visual details or context visible on the page, I cannot definitively identify which specific public figure or character type this caricature represents or what particular social commentary it intended. The late 19th-century date and Judge's reputation for political satire suggest this likely referenced contemporary American society or politics, but I cannot specify the exact target or meaning without more legible details or accompanying text.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
COPYRIGNT 1896, BY THE JUDGE PUBLISMIRG COMPANY OF NEW YORK Copyright A TYPICAL AMERICAN. comicbooks.com { i