Judge — September 10, 1921 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Pirate's Gold" - Judge Magazine, September 10, 1921 This illustration by H.M. Bonnell depicts a woman with blonde curled hair sitting at a vanity table, admiring herself. The title "Pirate's Gold" appears to be a satirical commentary on the commercialization of feminine beauty during the 1920s. The "pirate" reference likely suggests that beauty product manufacturers were "stealing" women's money through cosmetics sales—a common satirical critique of the cosmetics industry in this era. The woman's theatrical pose and elaborate styling exemplify the flapper aesthetic of the early 1920s, while the satire mocks how women were targeted as consumers for beauty products marketed as essential to their value and attractiveness. This reflects broader 1920s anxieties about consumerism, advertising, and changing gender roles.