Judge — January 4, 1913 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This illustration depicts an elegant social gathering—likely a formal dinner or business reception—where wealthy, well-dressed figures in evening wear interact around a table. The caption simply reads "BUSINESS," suggesting satire about how commercial dealings occur within high society. The cartoon appears to mock the blurred line between formal social etiquette and actual business transactions among the elite. By showing "business" conducted in a luxurious parlor setting rather than an office, Judge satirizes how the wealthy class conducts commerce through social networking and personal connections rather than transparent, formal channels. The specific identities of the figures remain unclear from the image alone, but the overall point critiques the insider nature of elite business practices of the era.