Life — November 24, 1921 — page 23: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page consists of six illustrated panels depicting dog show scenes, drawn by Robert L. Dickey. The title "The Glory of Clementina" suggests the narrative follows a dog (likely named Clementina) through various show activities. The panels show: handlers presenting dogs to judges, dogs being groomed and prepared, examination at what appears to be a show booth labeled "BEST OF ALL BREEDS IN SHOW," and interaction between handlers and judges. The satire likely mocks the pretension and formality of dog show culture—the meticulous preparation, the self-important judging, and handlers' competitive pride over their animals. This appears to be gentle social humor about how seriously people take dog shows, treating ordinary dogs with excessive ceremony and concern.