Judge — June 24, 1922 — page 35: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a title page for Judge magazine's "Bride's Number" issue from July 1, 1922. The illustration shows a bride and groom standing before a church with a tall spire, with birds flying above. Below is a formal invitation from "Judge" requesting the honor of the reader's presence at "the Little News-stand Around the Corner." This appears to be a special themed issue celebrating weddings and matrimony, likely containing articles, cartoons, and advertisements relevant to brides and newlyweds. The formal invitation mimics actual wedding invitations, creating a humorous conceit that the magazine itself is the "event" being celebrated. The artwork employs the elegant Art Deco style typical of 1920s design.