Life — December 23, 1920 — page 19: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This sketch depicts a well-dressed gentleman in formal evening wear (tuxedo with bow tie) standing in a doorway, bidding farewell to a young woman or girl who peers out from behind heavy curtains. The caption "See You, Miss" suggests a departure scene. The satire likely comments on courtship, social etiquette, or relationship dynamics of the era. The man's formal attire and composed demeanor contrast with the woman's partially-hidden, almost shy positioning, perhaps mocking Victorian-era social conventions around male-female interactions or the formality of calling. The gentleman appears to be the pursuer, while the woman maintains a modest distance—possibly satirizing the elaborate social rituals of proper society courtship during this period.