Judge, 1901-09-28 · page 2 of 20
Judge — September 28, 1901 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This appears to be a supplement cover for *Judge* magazine featuring a patriotic allegorical figure (likely Columbia or Liberty, identifiable by the starred headband/crown). The figure is shown in profile, gazing downward with a contemplative or sorrowful expression against a striped background—possibly representing the American flag. The image's emotional tone and downward gaze suggest commentary on a national concern or crisis. Without the full text or date visible, the specific historical event remains unclear, though the patriotic iconography and melancholic mood indicate satire about American political or social circumstances. The caption reads "SUPPLEMENT TO PUCK, September 18th, 1908" — this helps date the cartoon to that period, though the exact satirical subject cannot be confirmed from the image alone.