Life, 1919-10-23 · page 9 of 36
Life — October 23, 1919 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page satirizes the modern educated woman of the early 20th century. The decorative "LIFE" header features dancing women in classical poses, setting a lighthearted tone. The poem by Clinton Scollard describes a woman who is intellectually accomplished but impractical: she reads about cooking rather than actually cooking, knows languages and science, but lacks common sense. She's "crusty" and argumentative yet somehow charming. The illustration depicts a social scene where two women visit an older gentleman. The caption contrasts reactions: "What a handsome young fellow!" versus "What a nice-looking old gentleman!"—likely mocking how women judge men's appearance differently based on wealth or status. The overall satire targets the "New Woman"—educated, opinionated, but still bound by social conventions and superficiality.
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