Life, 1915-08-19 · page 1 of 48
Life — August 19, 1915 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This sketch, titled "Memory," depicts a classical female allegorical figure (likely representing Memory itself) holding or gathering cherubic figures around her. The style is typical of early 20th-century sentimental illustration. Without additional context from accompanying articles or captions on this page, the specific satirical or political point remains unclear. The image appears decorative rather than sharply satirical. It could reference nostalgic cultural themes popular in 1915, or possibly commemorate historical figures or events, but the precise subject cannot be determined from the visual alone. The artist's signature appears in the lower right corner of the sketch.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
PRICE 10 CENTS Vol. 66, No. i712, August 19, 1915 5, Lite Pubtishisg Company MEMORY comicbooks.com