Judge, 1912-08-31 · page 3 of 24
Judge — August 31, 1912 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This cartoon depicts a domestic disagreement between a man and woman, likely from the early 20th century based on the style and dress. The man (Stephen) questions where his wife's (Lilian's) earrings are, noting he's "never seen you wearing them." She responds she feels foolish wearing them, but he protests "they are so becoming!" The humor appears satirical commentary on marital dynamics and changing fashion—likely mocking either men's obliviousness to women's appearance or the tension between husbands' opinions and wives' self-perception regarding jewelry and beauty standards. The title suggests he didn't intend mere flattery but something deeper, though the exact social critique remains unclear without additional context.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
> - No. 1611 ‘ost-office udgark.” silding, ecretary Stephen—Where are Lillian—" Oh, 1 fee SS ew eues HE DID NOT MEAN JUST THAT. your earrings? I never see you wearing them,"’ I such a fool with them on,’’ Stephen—‘Ah! but they are so becoming !'" comicbooks.com