Judge — December 7, 1918 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a James Montgomery Flagg illustration titled "Knit!" from Judge magazine. The image depicts an indoor scene where a man sits beside a woman who is knitting. The domestic setting and her focused work on knitting suggest this is propaganda or social commentary, likely from the World War I era when knitting became a patriotic duty for civilians—women especially were encouraged to knit socks, scarves, and other items for soldiers. The man's presence and attentive posture suggests he may be overseeing or encouraging her patriotic contribution. The title "Knit!" functions as a direct command, reinforcing the social pressure on citizens (particularly women) to participate in the war effort through domestic production.