Life — October 17, 1912 — page 23: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Life magazine page shows a satirical illustration titled "All Be Last and the Last First" (likely referencing Matthew 19:30). The cartoon depicts four elaborately dressed women in fashionable late 19th or early 20th-century attire, with the figure on the right appearing particularly aged or worn, contrasting sharply with the ornate costumes and headpieces. The partial caption references "Halves in Utah," suggesting commentary on polygamy practices in Utah. The satire likely critiques wealthy or prominent women associated with Mormon polygamy or related social practices, using their exaggerated finery to mock them. The "last and first" phrase implies social reversal or ironic commentary on status and moral standing. Without the complete caption, the specific targets remain unclear.