Life — July 28, 1887 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Life magazine page presents a satirical cartoon titled "A Summer's Day" (or possibly "'A Summer's Day'"). The illustration is divided into two main scenes: The upper scene (labeled "XII") depicts an indoor domestic setting where a couple dines together, with the caption "but not for the Husband" — suggesting marital discord or the wife's complaint about her spouse. The lower scene (labeled "V") shows two men in casual outdoor attire, appearing to be soldiers or working-class men in a rural setting. The left side contains decorative circular vignettes with additional figures and text, though details are difficult to discern clearly in this reproduction. The overall tone appears to mock domestic relationships or gender relations of the era, likely from the early 20th century based on the artistic style and clothing depicted.