Judge — November 11, 1922 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be an illustration titled "Thanksgiving Day," drawn by Angus MacDonald for *Judge* magazine. The image depicts a domestic kitchen scene with an older woman in servant's attire (apron and cap) sitting in the kitchen while dishes and cookware are arranged on a table. The fireplace and multiple doors suggest a well-appointed home's kitchen area. The satire likely comments on class dynamics and domestic labor during Thanksgiving—a holiday emphasizing family gratitude. The composition contrasts the woman's weary pose with the abundant dishware, possibly satirizing servant labor and the burden of holiday meal preparation falling on working-class domestic help rather than being shared communally. The work required "behind the scenes" to produce the holiday celebration is made visible and somewhat dignified through her central placement in the composition.