Judge — July 23, 1921 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page (July 23, 1921) This page features an illustration titled "Rent-Razzed Reddish" by Gelett Burgess, drawn by Elsie Pierson. The image shows a woman in 1920s attire (short hair, minimal clothing) wielding what appears to be a sword or pole against large fish. The title "Rent-Razzed Reddish" suggests social commentary on housing costs ("rent-razzed") combined with what may be a political reference (the term "reddish" could allude to communist sympathies, a common 1920s concern). The "Racing Form" subtitle indicates this is likely satirizing financial speculation or betting culture. The woman's athletic pose and minimal dress reflect 1920s "New Woman" imagery—post-suffrage female independence—though Judge typically presented such modernity satirically.