Judge — May 12, 1923 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "A Riding Habit" - Judge Magazine, May 12, 1923 This illustration by H.J. Holmberg depicts two figures on horseback, framed by ivy vines. The title "A Riding Habit" is a visual pun—likely commentary on fashionable women's riding attire of the 1920s era. The cartoon appears to satirize either: - The popularity and expense of equestrian fashion among wealthy women - Social pretension surrounding horseback riding as an elite pastime - Possibly dating or courtship rituals among the upper classes The artistic style and composition suggest Judge's typical approach: gentle mockery of contemporary social customs and class behaviors. Without additional context about current events of May 1923, the specific targets remain somewhat unclear, though the focus on fashionable dress and leisure activities is characteristic of Judge's social satire.