Judge — June 17, 1922 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Judge Magazine Cover (June 17, 1922) This cover depicts a young woman in academic regalia (mortarboard and gown) positioned within a large "W" shape, likely representing Wellesley College. The caption "Farewell, Farewell, Fair Wellesley!" suggests a graduation theme. The satire appears to reference the departure of female graduates from an all-women's institution. The 1920s context—the era of "flappers" and changing women's roles—suggests the joke may concern what awaits these educated women after leaving college: presumably marriage, domestic life, or social expectations that would constrain their newfound independence and education. The formal academic dress contrasts with the somewhat irreverent tone, typical of Judge's satirical approach to social change.