Good Housekeeping Magazine cover 1924

This illustration for *Good Housekeeping* magazine by Jessie Willcox Smith depicts two children dressed for school in 1924. The girl, in a red dress and green hat, carries a book titled "The Book of Knowledge," while the boy in a checkered suit holds a slate. Smith was a prolific illustrator known for her sentimental and nostalgic depictions of children, a style that resonated with the American public in the early 20th century. The cover evokes a sense of childhood innocence and the importance of education, reflecting the values of the time.