Judge — September 16, 1916 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "The Stowaway" - Mayflower Cartoon This illustration depicts a stowaway hiding in the hull of the Mayflower, the famous ship that carried Pilgrims to America in 1620. The cartoon's title and the ship's name painted on the hull make this reference clear. The satire likely comments on immigration and unauthorized passage to America—a timely theme in early 20th-century America when Judge magazine was active. By invoking the Mayflower's historical voyage, the cartoon ironically suggests that even America's founding involved "stowaways" seeking passage to the New World. The figure's silhouette in the ship's shadow emphasizes concealment and secrecy, central to the "stowaway" concept. The artist's signature appears as "ALVERT" or similar in the lower right.