Life — March 30, 1916 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Sandwiches (Life Magazine, Page 567) This is a humorous illustration showing various sandwich types personified as human figures wearing sandwich-themed signs. Each character represents a different sandwich variety: - Club Sandwich - Swift Swiften (with Folly River) - Tongue Sandwich - Ham Sandwich - Chicken Sandwich - Lobster Sandwich - All Night Cafe - Peace at Any Price The satire appears to be social commentary, with sandwich types dressed as dandies and working-class figures. The "Peace at Any Price" and "All Night Cafe" signs suggest commentary on contemporary social establishments or attitudes, though the specific historical references are unclear without additional context. The style is typical of early 20th-century Life magazine's lighthearted visual humor combining food culture with social observation.