Judge — September 16, 1916 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical illustration from Judge magazine depicting fashionably dressed women in 1860s attire boarding or positioned near railroad passenger cars. The caption "ALL THEM SEVEN PASSENGER CARS IN THE SIXTIES" suggests social commentary about the era's transportation and gender dynamics. The cartoon likely satirizes either: - The popularity of rail travel among wealthy women during the 1860s - Gender segregation in Victorian transportation (separate "ladies' cars") - Women's elaborate, impractical fashion taking up excessive space The detailed rendering of the women's ornate dresses with extensive trim, bustles, and accessories emphasizes the visual joke—their voluminous clothing appears exaggerated, potentially mocking both Victorian fashion excess and women's presence in public spaces. Without additional context or artist attribution visible, the precise satirical target remains somewhat unclear.