Life — May 24, 1929 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical illustration from *Life* magazine depicting a social scene labeled "Mr. Pipp, No. 14: The slumber hour." The drawing shows a well-dressed man in formal evening wear (tuxedo) standing somewhat stiffly among fashionably dressed women in 1920s-style evening gowns. The title "The slumber hour" likely contains ironic humor—the phrase suggests drowsiness or boredom, perhaps satirizing the social experience of formal evening gatherings or the character Mr. Pipp's demeanor at such events. The exaggerated, caricatured facial expressions and postures typical of *Life's* satirical style suggest this is mocking either social conventions of the era or a particular recognizable public figure. Without additional context identifying who "Mr. Pipp" represents, the specific target remains unclear.