Life — July 6, 1911 — page 22: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical illustration from *Life* magazine depicting two fashionably dressed figures at what seems to be a social gathering or meal. Both wear elaborate hats typical of early 20th-century fashion. The figure on the left holds a glass to their mouth, while the one on the right also holds a drinking glass. Various dining implements and what appear to be food items are scattered on the table before them. The partial caption reads "Is Soda Mixing Bad f[or...]" suggesting the cartoon addresses mixing soda with alcohol—likely commenting on social drinking practices or Prohibition-era concerns. The satirical tone appears to mock fashionable society's consumption habits or hypocrisy regarding temperance issues. Without the complete caption, the specific satirical target remains unclear, though the artwork's style and subject matter suggest commentary on upper-class social behavior during the Prohibition era.