Judge — February 21, 1931 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Judge" Cartoon: "In Ancient Times - Ye Tailor Shoppe" This satirical cartoon depicts a chaotic tailor's shop in medieval or ancient times. The scene shows multiple figures—apparently tailors and customers—engaged in various activities: measuring, fitting garments, and conducting business. A dog rummages through scattered tools and fabric on the floor. The humor appears to satirize the tailoring trade itself, possibly mocking tailors' incompetence, disorganization, or the messy nature of their work. The "ancient times" framing suggests a nostalgic or historical parody—perhaps implying tailoring practices haven't improved much, or commenting on contemporary tailors through historical analogy. The specific political or social target remains unclear without additional context about Judge magazine's 1920s-era concerns or contemporary tailoring industry issues.