Judge — September 15, 1917 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Something to A-Door" This is the cover of Judge magazine from September 15, 1917. The illustration by Edward C. Caswell shows a woman in period dress looking out a window or doorway, with a flirtatious or suggestive expression. The title "Something to A-Door" is a visual pun playing on the phrase "something to adore." The image appears to be satirizing romantic or domestic themes popular in early 20th-century entertainment and culture. The suggestive pose and the wordplay suggest humor aimed at adult readers regarding attraction or seduction. Without additional context from inside the magazine, the specific social or political satire remains unclear, though the cover exemplifies Judge's typical use of clever visual puns and mildly risqué humor for its contemporary audience.