Judge — January 21, 1922 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is the cover of Judge magazine's Palm Beach edition from January 21, 1922. The image shows a woman in a dark bathing suit posed among stylized waves, titled "All Shipshape." The painting is credited to John Bradshaw Crandell. This appears to be primarily a cover illustration rather than political satire. It depicts a fashionable young woman enjoying beach leisure—a lifestyle associated with Palm Beach's wealthy winter resort community. The "All Shipshape" title references nautical themes fitting for a beach setting. The image reflects 1920s aesthetics and the era's evolving attitudes toward women's swimwear and public beach culture, which had become more acceptable during this period. The cover serves as promotional material for Judge's special Palm Beach issue targeting the resort's affluent readership.