Life — October 12, 1916 — page 20: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon from *Life* magazine titled "Something Wrong Somewhere—Time Eight o'Fifty." The image shows a domestic interior scene with three figures: a woman seated, a man standing behind her, and another woman standing to the right wearing an elaborate dress with jewelry and an ornate upswept hairstyle. The caption suggests a social awkwardness or impropriety—"something wrong somewhere." The satire likely critiques either marital discord or an uncomfortable social situation involving the well-dressed woman's presence. The specific reference to "8:50" (presumably a time of evening) and the formal dress suggest this depicts a social gaffe or scandal. However, without additional context about the specific historical moment or recognizable caricatured figures, the precise target of the satire remains unclear.