Judge — November 26, 1921 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This illustration by Orson Lowell depicts a satirical scene about urban fashion and social pretense. An elderly bearded gentleman in formal attire appears to be showing off fashionable items to companions, while a small dog stands prominently in the foreground. The caption "Carrying the City Fashions Ba[ck]" suggests the joke concerns someone bringing trendy urban styles to a different setting—likely rural or small-town America. The dialogue fragment "Isn't it scrumptious? You know I went without lunch" implies the figure has made financial sacrifices to afford fashionable goods, poking fun at the vanity of those who prioritize appearances over practical needs. The dog's presence may emphasize the absurdity of the scene. The satire targets bourgeois social climbing and the superficiality of fashion consciousness.