Judge, 1924-04-19 · page 3 of 36
Judge — April 19, 1924 — page 3: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of "The Easter Bonnet" Page This page from *Judge* magazine satirizes Easter fashion, particularly women's elaborate Easter bonnets. The upper illustration displays various extravagant hat styles stacked above a woman's head, mocking the absurd excess of millinery trends. The poem by Ellery Rand humorously describes a woman purchasing a "Kelly green" hat—"an injudicious thing to do"—despite her limited wardrobe. The satire highlights the disconnect between women's actual means and their spending on fashionable accessories, particularly hats which were status symbols and essential Easter wear. The lower illustration, "The evolution of the barefoot dancer," appears unrelated—a separate satirical piece about modern dance trends, showing a figure's exaggerated contortions. The overall message critiques conspicuous consumption and women's fashion obsession during the Easter season.
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©1B614210 noucut a hat of Kelly green— An injudicious thing to do— My coat is henna duvetcen, My only dress is Alice blue. But, oh—no hat has ever shed Such vernal radiance on my head. The Easter Bonnet The very morning it was bought T sauntered down the Boulevard. “It must be ravishing,” T thought, For everyone was staring hard. Two lads were strolling close behind, “Poor thing,” 1 heard, “She's color- blind.” Since then, Pre grown immune to slights, T smile serenely when Tm called “The Rainbow” or “The Northern Lights.” For beauty holds me still enthralled, And. oh—no hat has ever shed Such vernal radiance on my head. Eucery Ranp. The evolution of the barefoot dancer. comicbooks.com