Life, 1912-06-13 · page 23 of 44
Life — June 13, 1912 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is titled "LIFE" with a cartoon labeled "Temptation" (subtitle reads "JUST RESIST IT'S TOO LATE"). The sketch depicts a well-dressed woman in an elegant gown seated among what appears to be society figures at a formal gathering. The composition and title suggest social satire about temptation in high society—likely commentary on the moral hazards of wealth, leisure, or romantic entanglement among the upper classes. The artistic style and subject matter are typical of Life magazine's early satirical content mocking aristocratic social conventions. However, without additional context or clearer text, the specific social or political target remains unclear.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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