Judge — June 21, 1919 — page 3: what you’re looking at

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# "The Pirate Crew" - Judge Magazine, June 21, 1919 This illustration by Walter de Maris depicts a woman in a bathing suit diving or swimming away from a boat full of fully-clothed men. The title "The Pirate Crew" suggests satire about predatory behavior. The specific context remains unclear without additional information, but this likely references either: - Contemporary anxieties about women's increasing freedom (bathing suits were still controversial in 1919) - A specific scandal or news story from 1919 - General satire about men pursuing women The contrast between the woman's modern, revealing swimwear and the men's formal dress emphasizes social friction over changing gender norms and women's autonomy in the post-WWI era. The "pirate" metaphor suggests the men are viewed as threatening or predatory toward the independent woman.