Judge — July 24, 1915 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "A Raft of Girls" This July 1915 cartoon depicts a group of women on a raft at sea, with one woman standing and gesturing dramatically while others sit or recline around her. The title "A Raft of Girls" suggests a shipwreck scenario. Given the date and *Judge* magazine's satirical nature, this likely comments on women's roles or behavior during the era. The composition—with one woman commanding attention while others appear distressed or dependent—may satirize contemporary anxieties about women's independence or changing social roles during the Progressive Era. The dramatic posturing could mock either women's perceived histrionics or, conversely, critique male assumptions about female helplessness in crisis situations. Without additional context, the specific event or social commentary remains unclear.