Judge, 1912-02-24 · page 24 of 24
Judge — February 24, 1912 — page 24: what you’re looking at
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This page advertises art prints by James Montgomery Flagg, a prominent illustrator of the era. Rather than political cartoons, it showcases four domestic comedy scenes intended as gift-worthy artworks: - **"The Only Way to Eat an Orange"** and **"The Third Degree"** appear to depict humorous domestic situations - **"The Hypnotist"** and **"A Widow's Weeds"** suggest social comedy scenarios The advertisement emphasizes that hand-colored Judge prints make thoughtful, lasting gifts—"constantly before the recipient" as reminders of the donor's thoughtfulness. The Leslie-Judge Company promoted these as affordable art by "sixteen leading artists," available in various printing techniques and price points (fifty cents to two dollars). This reflects early 20th-century American consumer culture, where mass-produced "art prints" served as accessible home decoration for middle-class audiences.
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By James Montgomery Flags. By James Montgomery Flags. “THE ONLY WAY TO EAT AN ORANGE.” THE HYPNOTIST. Photogravure in sepia, 12x16 Photogravure in sepia, 15x18 Fity C Log Hasd eclored, Ove Della, Hand colored, Two Dollar. By James Montgomery Flagg. By James Montgomery Flags. “THE THIRD DEGREE.” A WIDOW'S WEEDS. Plate marked photogelatine print in sepia Photogravure in black, 12x16 12.216, Fifty Cents, Fifty Cents, Gifts that You Would Like to Receive A picture is always an acceptable present. It is con- stantly before the recipient. It is a continual reminder of the thoughtfulness of the donor. This is especially true when it is a hand-colored Judge art print. Catalogue of Judge prints will be mailed to you for ten cents. It contains illustrations of thirty-eight pictures by sixteen leading artists. Don’t wait, but send for a catalogue NOW. Art Print Department Pictures copyright LESLIE-JUDGE COMPANY Leslie-Judge Co. 225 Fifth Avenue, New York comicbooks.com