Judge, 1921-12-10 · page 19 of 36
Judge — December 10, 1921 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a Christmas-themed satirical cartoon from *Judge* magazine. The caption "Christmas, Perkins; Bring Everything!" suggests a scene where someone (likely a wealthy character) is instructing their servant or chauffeur named Perkins to load up an automobile with Christmas purchases. The cartoon satirizes consumerism and materialism during the holiday season, particularly among the wealthy class. The broken wheel visible in the foreground may emphasize the burden or excess of acquiring "everything" for Christmas. The style and setting suggest early-to-mid 20th century, when automobiles were still relatively novel and class distinctions were sharply depicted in satirical publications. The humor lies in mocking extravagant holiday spending habits.
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HRISTMAS, PERKINS; BRING EVERYTHING!” omichbooks, fetta)