This is a vintage illustration with a whimsical and slightly satirical style. The image depicts a large, exaggerated woman standing on the roof of a small, cartoonish house. She is dressed in a dark, Puritan-style dress with a white collar and a belted waist. Her face is elongated and expressive, with wide eyes and a determined expression. She is holding a pair of fireplace tools, as if guarding the house. The house is simple and stylized, with a pointed roof, a single door, and a few windows. One window shows a figure inside, possibly a man, reading a newspaper. The house is perched on top of a large, dark chimney, which is resting on a dark base. The overall style is reminiscent of early 20th-century cartoons and illustrations. Below the image, there is text that reads: "RUTH HALE AS A XXTH CENTURY WOMAN GUARDING THE HOME BREW".