Life — September 26, 1901 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Life Magazine, September 26, 1901 This page features a portrait sketch titled "To Polly" with an accompanying poem. The decorative header reads "LIFE" with ornamental cherubs and classical motifs. The left margin contains a vertical column of small circular illustrations with classical/mythological themes. The poem beneath the portrait ("TO POLLY") addresses a woman, referencing her face being "meant to kiss" and suggesting she was "selected for such bliss" — implying romantic admiration or courtship. The artwork is signed by what appears to be "Allen Millett." This appears to be a society/social commentary piece rather than political satire, likely featuring a notable woman of the era, though the specific identity cannot be confirmed from the image alone. The ornate decorative framing suggests this was a featured or prestigious contribution to the magazine.