Judge — June 21, 1924 — page 10: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis This illustration appears to be a satirical commentary on female vanity and fashion, specifically regarding elaborate hairstyles or "crowning glory." The image shows multiple female heads in various states—some shown from behind, others in profile—displaying different coiffures and styling. A woman in the foreground sits at what appears to be a dressing table with an ornamental mirror or styling implement. The caption, "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crowning glory," is a play on Shakespeare's *Henry IV* ("Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown"), replacing political power with beauty/fashion concerns. The satire mocks women's preoccupation with hairstyles and appearance, suggesting this obsession causes anxiety rather than pride. The elaborate black shadow behind the figures emphasizes the weight of these concerns.