Life — May 5, 1921 — page 24: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This illustration shows a formal social gathering featuring five well-dressed men in tuxedos with a woman in an evening gown at the center. The caption reads "THE OTHER THIRTEEN. AT LEAST, (THAT'S WH[AT]..." with the partial title "People We Can..." The satire appears to critique elite social circles or high society gatherings, likely suggesting the woman is one of a limited, exclusive group. The phrase "the other thirteen" implies she's being categorized or counted as part of a small, select club—possibly referencing desirable social companions or members of an exclusive circle. Without the complete text, the precise target remains unclear, but the tone suggests gentle mockery of upper-class social hierarchies and the treatment of women as interchangeable fixtures in elite gatherings.