Life — April 1, 1915 — page 35: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical illustration depicts a distressed figure in fashionable 1920s dress—wearing a decorative headpiece and an elegant gown—holding an empty or nearly empty purse. The character's exaggerated facial expression conveys alarm and desperation. The caption "Another Financial Crisis" suggests this is commentary on personal or household financial troubles, likely targeting wealthy or upper-class individuals during an economic downturn. The contrast between the figure's fine clothing and their empty wallet creates the satire: despite outward displays of wealth and status, they face monetary problems. The artist's signature appears to read "Lowen Stott" (or similar). This appears to reference a period of economic instability, possibly the 1920s recession or similar financial upheaval affecting American society.