Judge — April 8, 1916 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon, signed by what appears to be "Schaefelit," depicts an elderly man seated in a chair, holding what looks like architectural plans or documents. He's positioned in an ornate interior with a fireplace, decorative elements, and garland visible. The title "HOME PLATE" is a pun—suggesting both a domestic setting and baseball's home plate. The cartoon likely satirizes something about home ownership, architectural ambition, or domestic life among the wealthy or prominent. However, without additional context about the specific issue of *Judge* magazine or the historical moment, I cannot definitively identify the figure or the precise social/political target of the satire. The elaborate domestic setting suggests commentary on domestic pretension or real estate matters.