Life, 1911-03-02 · page 26 of 52
Life — March 2, 1911 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a satirical illustration from Life magazine showing a formal dinner party scene. The caption "In to Dinner" suggests the guests are preparing to enter for the meal. The drawing depicts well-dressed men in tuxedos and women in evening gowns in what appears to be an elegant social setting. Without additional context or clearer identifying details, I cannot definitively identify the specific figures or pinpoint the exact satirical target. The illustration likely mocks upper-class social conventions and formal dinner etiquette of the era, possibly commenting on the artificiality or pretension of high society gatherings. The formal dress and posturing suggest satire about social hierarchies or behavior among the wealthy, which was a common subject for Life magazine's humor.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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