Life, 1914-04-02 · page 41 of 68
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This cartoon, credited to Raymond Perry, depicts a domestic scene satirizing gender roles and marital dynamics of the early 1900s. A man stands behind a woman adjusting an enormous, elaborate hat adorned with feathers and decorations. The title "Just Heavenly" is ironic—the woman appears pleased with her extravagant headwear while the man's expression suggests bemused tolerance or resignation. The satire targets two contemporary concerns: the absurd expense and impracticality of fashionable women's hats of the Edwardian era, and the husband's role as financial provider obliged to indulge his wife's costly tastes. The cartoon pokes fun at both the exaggerated fashion standards women faced and the financial burden this placed on men—a common theme in satirical magazines of this period.
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