Life, 1902-10-23 · page 1 of 22
Life — October 23, 1902 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# "Life" Magazine Page Analysis This page from Life magazine (dated November 1901, based on the header) features two main illustrations: **The Decorative Header** presents the word "LIFE" surrounded by ornate Art Nouveau designs with cherubs and classical figures, typical of the magazine's aesthetic. **The Main Cartoon** titled "The Faithful Lover" depicts a scene where a well-dressed man holds up what appears to be a mirror or reflective surface to an elegantly dressed woman. The caption reads: "Were there many girls where you were staying?" / "I should say no. Why, I didn't dare leave my book after dark." This appears to be a humorous domestic or romantic scenario, likely satirizing courtship anxieties or fidelity concerns of the Edwardian era. The joke seems to play on anxieties about a gentleman's whereabouts and the woman's concern about potential rivals.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Entered at the New York Post Umtice as Second-Ciaas Mall Matter, Copyright. 1901. by LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY. y) = Cite Cushing ~ ; The Fiancée; WERE THERE MANY GIRLS WHERE YOU WERE STAYING? “1 SHOULD ®4Y 80, WHY, I DIDN'T DARE LEAVE MY ROOM AFTER DARK.” THE FAITHFUL LOVER. comicbooks.com