Life — February 24, 1916 — page 25: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical illustration showing a woman at a desk in what looks like an office or institutional setting. She's seated at a typewriter with papers and a box labeled "ASSORTED BON BONS" visible. Behind her are posted notices on the wall, and there's a silhouette of another figure. The caption "The Call" suggests this depicts a woman responding to some kind of summons or professional duty. Given Life magazine's satirical nature, this likely comments on women entering the workforce or taking on professional roles, possibly during a period when such work was still considered unconventional. The "bon bons" detail might ironically suggest assumptions about women's interests conflicting with their professional duties, though without additional context, the specific historical reference remains unclear.