Judge, 1913-03-15 · page 17 of 24
Judge — March 15, 1913 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is not a political cartoon or satire—it's a straightforward **fashion advertisement** for Peck & Peck, a New York department store. The page showcases various women's and children's hosiery styles for Easter/spring shopping, including stockings with different patterns (ribbed, embroidered, and decorative designs) and boots with various heel and toe treatments. The imagery displays merchandise photography typical of early-to-mid 20th century advertising: legs modeled wearing different stocking styles to highlight product details. Text describes specific items, prices (ranging roughly $1-2 per pair), and directs readers to the store's three Fifth Avenue locations or to order by mail. This appears in *Judge* magazine simply as paid advertising content, not editorial satire or commentary.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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