Judge — July 14, 1917 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "An Old Wood Cut" - Judge Magazine, July 14, 1917 This circular illustration by George Carlson depicts three figures in an old-fashioned style. Two appear to be women in elaborate period dress with decorative patterns, and a man between them holding a heart symbol. The "wood cut" style mimics medieval or Renaissance engravings. The satire likely comments on romantic or marital themes common to Judge's humor. The heart imagery suggests courtship or love, while the deliberately archaic artistic style creates ironic distance—treating contemporary romantic situations as if they were centuries-old moral tales. Published during World War I (1917), the cartoon's specific social commentary remains unclear without additional context, though the nostalgic framing may comment on changing social attitudes toward relationships and gender roles during this period.