Life — February 15, 1917 — page 22: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a humorous illustration depicting cherubs or cupids in various industrial/mechanical scenarios, likely satirizing modern technological advancement or factory work. The labeled sections reference: - "Arrow department" (top) - showing figures at what appears to be a production line - "The new rapid-fire sun" (middle right) - featuring some kind of mechanical device - "Electromagnetic oscillator" (bottom) - depicting cherubs with electrical equipment The satire seems to mock how modern industrial innovations and electrical technology were being applied to traditionally romantic or leisure activities. By placing innocent cupids in factory settings with mechanical equipment, the cartoonist suggests the dehumanizing or absurd nature of industrialization encroaching on all aspects of life—even love and romance. The style and references suggest early 20th-century concerns about technology's social impact.