Life — March 13, 1913 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# "Ma Honey" — Life Magazine, March 13, 1913 This is a caricature by Henry Hutt titled "Ma Honey." The image shows a dark silhouetted face with exaggerated features and white eye-holes, topped with a light-colored bonnet or head covering with a large bow. The style suggests a minstrel or blackface character—a deeply offensive stereotypical theatrical tradition common in early 20th-century American entertainment. Without additional context on this specific page, the precise satirical target remains unclear. However, given Life magazine's focus on contemporary politics and culture, this likely mocked either a public figure, a theatrical trend, or broader social stereotypes prevalent in 1913. The "Ma Honey" title suggests a character type rather than a specific person, but the exact reference would require knowledge of what entertainment or events dominated that week.