Life — September 1933 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Life Magazine Playing Card Illustration This appears to be a Life magazine cover or playing card design featuring a Queen character in glamorous, art-deco styled clothing with ornate jewelry, feathered headpiece, and decorative patterns. The phrase "C'MON UP SOMETIME" is captioned—a famous catchphrase associated with Mae West, the 1930s actress and sex symbol known for her provocative performances and double-entendre humor. The design uses playing card elements (Queen, diamonds, hearts, spades), suggesting this is either satirizing high-society entertainment or parodying West's famous persona. The illustration style and luxurious costume emphasize her reputation for glamour and sexual charisma, which was considered scandalous for the era. Life magazine frequently mocked celebrities and social figures through such theatrical caricatures.