Judge — March 1, 1919 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "A Dangerous Landing Place" This satirical cartoon, drawn by F. Foster Lincoln, depicts an early airplane attempting to land among a crowd of fashionably-dressed women. The humor operates on multiple levels: the absurdity of an aircraft descending toward pedestrians in what appears to be a public space, and the implicit commentary on women's fashion and behavior. The "dangerous landing place" likely refers satirically to the women themselves—perhaps mocking their elaborate hats, clothing, or tendency to gather in public spaces. The cartoon may also be commenting on aviation as a novelty spectacle that drew crowds, particularly female spectators fascinated by modern technology. The drawing style and subject matter suggest this dates from aviation's early decades (1910s-1920s), when flying was still exotic and hazardous.