Judge — November 10, 1923 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical piece by John Held Jr. mocks wealthy society's enthusiasm for fur trapping by depicting fashionable people pursuing various furs as luxury goods. The cartoons show: - Upper-class figures acquiring beaver pelts as neckpieces and raccoon furs - References to trapping squirrels and sables (expensive furs) - A suggestive final panel labeled "the little white bare-skin," implying trappers pursue human targets The satire critiques consumerism and vanity among the wealthy elite who obsess over fur fashion. The progression from animals to the cryptic final image suggests commentary on moral degradation or exploitation tied to this materialistic pursuit. Held satirizes both the frivolousness of high society and the predatory nature of the fur industry itself.