Life, 1903-02-12 · page 1 of 22
Life — February 12, 1903 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features a satirical illustration titled "Life" (the magazine's masthead design) with decorative margins. The central image shows a figure in classical robes gazing into what appears to be a mirror or reflective surface, with cherubs and mythological imagery in the ornamental border. The bottom credits this as "Costume—Andante" by D. Cupid, Op. 1001. The property stamp indicates this was owned by the Middletown Club. The satire likely mocks vanity or self-admiration, using classical/mythological imagery to parody contemporary figures or social pretensions. However, without additional context about specific 1903 events or personalities referenced, the exact target remains unclear. The decorative cherubs and allegorical style suggest commentary on fashion, theater, or high society.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
VOLUME XLI. NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 12, 1908. Entered at the New York Post Office as Second-Claas Mail Matter, Copyright, 1902, by LIPE PUBLISHING Company, NUMBER 1059. ~ PROPERTY OF THE MIDDLETOWN CLUB. NOT TO BE MUTILATED, iM THE BUILDING. NOCTURNE—ANDANTE, D. Cupid. Op. 1001. comicbooks.com