Judge, 1920-11-20 · page 1 of 32
Judge — November 20, 1920 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This is Judge magazine's Thanksgiving Number from November 20, 1920, priced at 15 cents. The cover features a young woman wearing a decorative headband, holding a teacup, with the caption "Suited to a Tea." The illustration appears to be a social commentary on 1920s flirtation and courtship customs. The woman's fashionable headwear and the act of serving/holding tea reference the popular "tea party" social gatherings of the era, which were occasions for young people to socialize. The satire likely mocks the superficiality of these social rituals or comments on changing gender roles and courtship practices in the post-WWI 1920s. Without additional context or interior content, the specific satirical target remains unclear, though the overall tone suggests commentary on contemporary social customs and dating culture.
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NovEMBER 20, 1920 Price 15 Cents