Judge — July 31, 1915 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Amateurs" - Judge Magazine Cartoon This illustration by artist Fisk depicts a well-dressed man showing a hat to a young woman in modest dress. The title "Amateurs" suggests social satire about inexperienced or unskilled people. The cartoon likely critiques amateur performers or participants in some activity—possibly theater, music, or another entertainment field popular in Judge's era (early 20th century). The man's formal attire and the woman's simpler dress suggest a class or experience difference, which may be central to the joke. Without additional context from the magazine issue, the specific target of satire remains unclear—whether it mocks aspiring performers, social pretension, or courtship rituals among the inexperienced. The hat appears significant to the humor but its exact meaning is uncertain today.