Judge — March 15, 1924 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page satirizes the evolution of chorus girl fashion and presentation in theatrical productions from 1831 to 1924. It shows six different "types" spanning roughly a century: - The "Apollo Coryphée" (1831) features exaggerated classical styling - "The Belle of New York Model" (1897) displays the Gibson Girl aesthetic - "The Black Crook Pioneer" (1868) represents early theatrical chorus work - "Ethiopian Chorus Girl" (1924) and "Geo. M. Cohan Model" (1907-1924) show contemporary styles - "The Ziegfeld Type" (1924) depicts the glamorous Ziegfeld Follies aesthetic The incomplete caption suggests the joke concerns how chorus girls' appearances and costumes have shifted dramatically over time—likely mocking changing fashion standards or theatrical trends. The comic appears to be commenting on theatrical history and evolving performance styles.