Judge — February 10, 1912 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Star-Gazing" from Judge Magazine This illustration depicts a woman in elegant Edwardian dress seated at a vanity table, gazing into a mirror while holding a fan. The title "Star-Gazing" creates a double meaning: she appears to be admiring herself rather than literally observing stars. The satire targets female vanity and self-absorption—a common theme in early 20th-century humor. The woman's absorbed contemplation of her own reflection, framed as "star-gazing," mocks the notion that women regard themselves as stars or celebrities worthy of constant admiration. The decorative header above suggests this is part of Judge's regular satirical commentary on contemporary social behavior and gender dynamics of the era.