Judge — June 1, 1912 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *Judge* magazine appears to showcase four panels depicting various athletic feats: winning a tennis tournament, boxing expertise, swimming twenty miles, and basketball prowess. The heading "ONE TYPE OF" suggests these panels introduce a character type—likely depicting an exceptionally athletic or "new woman" of the era. The satirical point targets the Gibson Girl or "modern woman" phenomenon: late 19th/early 20th century women who participated in sports previously considered masculine domains. The exaggerated athleticism across multiple disciplines satirizes contemporary anxieties about changing gender roles and women's increasing physical independence. Without visible artist attribution or date, the exact satirical target remains somewhat unclear, but the overall message critiques evolving social norms around female athleticism.