Life — June 12, 1902 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of Life Magazine Page 512 This page contains two main elements: **"Ballade of Stored Furniture"** — A poem about household items placed in storage warehouses, treating them as if deceased ("The old dry bones of the Family Ghost"). The satire mocks the sentimental attachment people have to furniture and possessions, implying these objects represent family memory and identity. **"When They Were Babies"** — Seven circular portrait photographs of men identified as Henry Potter, Dick Croker, Joe Choate, Isay Zangwill, Tommy Reed, Joe Jefferson, Hall Caine, and Ignace Paderewski. Without additional context, the specific satirical point is unclear, though the juxtaposition of baby photos with these apparently notable figures likely makes a humorous comment about their prominence or character. A separate section, **"How to Make a Camp,"** provides practical domestic advice unrelated to the satire above.