Judge — May 13, 1916 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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This Judge magazine cover from May 13, 1916 depicts a fashionably dressed woman admiring herself in a mirror. The title "A Dandy Cover" is a pun: "dandy" meaning excellent or stylish, but also referencing the woman's fashionable appearance—her elaborate hat with feathers, decorative coat, and accessories typical of 1910s high fashion. The small inset illustration in the upper right appears to show a contrasting figure, likely emphasizing the satirical point about vanity or class distinctions. The cartoon mocks the preoccupation with fashionable dress and appearance among society women of the era, a common target of Judge's social satire during the Progressive period.