Life — December 14, 1928 — page 11: what you’re looking at

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# Book of Russell Patterson - Life Magazine Page This page showcases character sketches and design studies by cartoonist Russell Patterson. The upper portion displays stylized female figures in various poses and fashions, labeled "SHOULDERS by FLOYD DAVIS," reflecting 1920s-30s fashion illustration conventions. Lower sections include character head studies labeled "DROOGHAVETTES" and "NAME HERE," plus miscellaneous sketches: a sailboat, a man in a suit, two cats, and a portrait of a woman on the right. The scattered nature and handwritten annotations suggest these are preliminary sketches or a portfolio page rather than completed satirical cartoons. The content focuses on Patterson's illustration style—elongated figures, fashionable dress, and character design—making this essentially a showcase of his artistic technique rather than political or social commentary.