Judge — December 14, 1912 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents four illustrated postal cards from *Judge* magazine featuring romantic and domestic scenes typical of early 20th-century sentiment: 1. **"Blonde and Brunette"** - shows two women (contrasting hair colors) in an affectionate pose 2. **"Room for One More"** - depicts an elegant woman at a sofa, suggesting romantic availability 3. **"Prisoner to the Bar"** - shows a woman playfully "arresting" a man while a child watches 4. **"Her Favorite 'Him'"** - depicts a couple in a boat, likely referencing romantic attachment The text explains these are cut-out postal cards featuring work by *Judge*'s contributing artists, meant for mailing or collecting. The satire is gentle—poking fun at romantic conventions and gender dynamics of the era through sentimental illustrations. The humor relies on viewers recognizing stock romantic scenarios and the ironic framing of women as strategically managing male attention.