Judge — November 22, 1924 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis This is a single cartoon from *Judge* magazine showing a scene at a store entrance. An elderly country woman in heavy clothing stands at a doorway, asking "May I come in?" to what appears to be a doorman or store attendant (shown in profile on the right). The satire likely critiques class barriers or shopping discrimination of the era—the implication being that the woman's rural, modest appearance makes her question whether she'll be permitted inside a "big store." The joke exposes the snobbery of urban retail establishments that made working-class or country people feel unwelcome based on appearance alone. The sketch style is typical of early-to-mid 20th century *Judge* humor, using physical appearance and social awkwardness for satirical effect.