Judge, 1910-12-10 · page 2 of 24
Judge — December 10, 1910 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily an **advertisement** for the Leslie-Judge Company, selling pictures and drawings as Christmas gifts. The content showcases sample artworks by prominent illustrators like James Montgomery Flagg, P.J. Monahan, and others. The pictures themselves are **sentimental romantic scenes** typical of early 1900s gift art: couples in affectionate poses ("Please Find Enclosed," "Awaiting Your Favorable Reply"), humorous domestic situations ("Smoking Cupid's Brand," "Smoker's Heart"), and dramatic moments ("The Hypnotist," "Trouble Somewhere"). These weren't satirical cartoons but rather **commercially-marketed prints** reflecting period aesthetics. The Judge magazine used its pages to advertise such products, blending editorial content with advertising—common practice for the era. The appeal was nostalgic romanticism and gentle humor for middle-class gift-giving.
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JUDGE Pictures for Presents By Jamey Montsumery Flags. HRISTMAS is near—buy —_ By James Montgomery Flare. 1 presents now. Give pic- |f tures this year. These are some of the many beautiful pictures by James Montgom- ery Flagg and other famous artists Which we sell at prices from 25 cents upward. Send 10 cents for our handsomely illustrated catalogue, which gives a full description of each picture. A beautiful drawing by Penrhyn Stanlaws sent free with every catalogue while the drawings last— **PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED.” only a few left. Copyright, Juuxe Co. Govyright, Judge Ca “AWAITING YOUR FAVORABLE Plate-marked photogelatine print in sepia, 12 x 16 E ‘; if 1 AM, VERY TRULY YOURS, y A BUSINESS MAN.” Fifty centa, Plate-marked photogelatine print in sepia. 1434 x2, One dollar, 11 x 14, Fifty cents. Ry P. J, Monahan Ry Perey D. Johnson. pvyright, Judge Co. THE HYPNOTIST: “NOW YOU BOTH &. YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT E¢ THER!” Photogravure in sepia, 15x 18, One Dollar. Hand colored, Two Dollars, By James Monteomery Flare. Copyright, Judge Co. SMOKING CUPID'S BRAND. Copyright, Ju Photogravure in sepia, 12 x 16 Soinrtabt: Joe SMOKER’S HEART. Photogravury in sepia, 12 x 16, TROUBLE Photogravure in bive-black, 14 x 19, Photogra: jp blue-black, 12 x 16, Fifty cents. ‘One dollar. cents. LESLIE-JUDGE COMPANY 225 Fifth Avenue New York City Trade supplied by the W. R. Anderson Company, 32 Union Square, New York. comicbooks.com