Life — June 16, 1927 — page 19: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two historical cartoon panels depicting figures from Tudor England: **Top panel:** "Edward III Returns the Garter to the Countess of Salisbury." Shows a man in elaborate period dress saying "HONI SOIT, ETC." (the Order of the Garter's motto) to a woman, with "PLINK" and "BLINK" sound effects suggesting magical or fantastical elements. **Bottom panel:** "Raleigh Spreads His Cloak for Elizabeth." Depicts the famous legend of Sir Walter Raleigh laying his cloak before Queen Elizabeth I, with the woman exclaiming "O-O-O-O-OH!" Both panels humorously exaggerate the gallant, courtly behavior of these historical figures through caricature and comedic sound effects, treating well-known historical anecdotes with satirical humor typical of *Life* magazine's style.