Life, 1913-06-05 · page 26 of 52
Life — June 5, 1913 — page 26: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Life* magazine shows a romantic scene with two figures in period dress standing among flowers, with a rainbow visible in the background. The caption reads "The Rainbow is a State" (though the OCR is largely corrupted). The image appears to be a sentimental or romantic illustration rather than political satire. Without clearer context or date information, it's difficult to identify the specific figures or determine what social commentary—if any—is intended. The romantic setting and rainbow imagery suggest themes of idealism or hope, but the precise satirical point remains unclear from this page alone. This may be an illustration accompanying a story or poem rather than a standalone cartoon.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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