Life, 1911-06-15 · page 21 of 44

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Life — June 15, 1911 — page 21: Life, 1911-06-15

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This is a woodcut-style religious satirical illustration titled "Saint Thomas the Fortunate," appearing in *Life* magazine (page 1165). The central figure is a robed saint or holy man surrounded by various smaller scenes in a medieval manuscript style. The surrounding vignettes appear to depict fortune, luck, and chance scenarios—consistent with the title's ironic reference to "fortune." Without clearer OCR text labeling the specific scenes, the exact satirical targets are unclear, but the composition suggests commentary on luck, providence, or perhaps the randomness of fate versus religious faith. The ornate border and medieval aesthetic create an intentional contrast between sacred imagery and mundane fortune-telling themes.

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