Judge, 1924-05-10 · page 32 of 36
Judge — May 10, 1924 — page 32: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page advertises engraver's proofs—high-quality reproductions of original artwork—sold by Judge magazine's print department. The main cartoon shows an engagement ring joke: a woman (Marjorie) questions why her fiancé's ring bears initials "E.C." in a heart. His stammering response—claiming it's "eighteen c-carat" gold—is a comedic dodge implying the ring is actually recycled from a previous relationship (the initials presumably belonging to an ex). The secondary cartoon titled "Land Ho!" depicts romanticized maritime nostalgia, appealing to the newly married and engaged. Both images are described as sentimental "home studies" by popular artist Angus MacDonald, sold for fifty cents each. The bottom illustration shows a fishing scene, likely satirizing a new social club appearing on a lake. The page functions primarily as **advertising**—promoting these reproducible artworks to Judge readers as affordable decorative prints.
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Engraver’s Original Proofs Drawn by Angus MacDonall ANOTHER very human home study by one of JUDGE’s most popular artists. The advance orders for this particular subject indicate that the supply of five hundred | proofs will soon be sold The small illustration above gives only an idea of the picture itself The actual drawing is reproduced from the engraver's original plates on Heavy Art Mat, 15% x 1114 inches in size All the details of the original drawing are preserved in all their fineness. A handsome and fitting decoration for any room in the home Price Fifty Cents i Marjorie—1 like my engagement ring immensely, dear; but what do those initials “E.C.” in a heart mean on the inside? “Land Ho!” Drawn by Angus MacDonalt THs sentimental subject was | greeted with universal acclaim by | those about to be married, by those | already married and by those who ever hope to be married The artist has given this age-old longing exceptional and unique ex- pression in the drawing shown in miniature above Our reprint is from the engraver's original plates on Heavy Art Mat 1514 x 114% inches Price Fifty Cents All proofs will be carefully packed and mailed postpaid immediately on receipt of your order and remittance addressed to Judge Art Print Department 627 West 43d Street New York City Clarence—Um—er—why, er—e—eighteen c—carat, of c—course! a A new fishing club makes its appearance on the lake. 20 comicbooks.com