Judge — January 24, 1925 — page 22: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon is titled "Jobs We Would Like to Have," presenting a humorous fantasy about cosmetic factory work. The illustration depicts an elaborate, ornate interior (possibly meant to evoke luxury or excess) where a woman in fashionable dress appears to be sampling or "tasting" rouge (face powder/blush). Numerous other women observe or participate in this activity. The satire likely mocks both the glamorization of cosmetics manufacturing and the absurdity of treating cosmetic testing as a desirable job. It may also satirize women's aspirations regarding beauty products and factory labor during this era. The ornate setting contrasts ironically with actual factory conditions, highlighting the gap between the fantasy of cosmetics work and its reality. The exact publication date is unclear from this page alone.