Judge — June 25, 1921 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a portrait from Judge magazine's "Hooting Gallery"—a satirical feature showcasing caricatures of public figures. The subject is identified as **Samuel Gompers, "The Man Who Took Labor Out of the Laboring Classes."** Gompers was the influential leader of the American Federation of Labor (AFL). The satire's point appears critical: the caption suggests he elevated himself socially or economically through labor leadership, distancing himself from working-class origins. The exaggerated facial features in Joseph Cunard Carse's caricature—particularly the severe expression and prominent features—were typical Judge magazine tactics to mock political/labor figures. The "Hooting Gallery" format invited readers to laugh at these caricatured depictions of prominent people, suggesting Gompers had become disconnected from the workers he represented.