Judge — April 29, 1882 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two satirical cartoons from *Judge* magazine. The **top cartoon** shows a businessman consulting "authorities" on business matters—referencing how companies cite expert guidance to justify decisions. The **bottom cartoon** depicts two well-dressed men in top hats sitting atop stacked apartment buildings, appearing smug and satisfied. A sign references "A.T. Stewart & Co." offering bargains on glass and previous stock "to all classes." This appears to satirize **wealthy landlords or merchants** profiting from real estate or goods sales, possibly mocking their exploitation of tenants or customers while claiming to serve "all classes." The caricatured facial features suggest these are specific identifiable figures, though their exact identities are unclear from the visible text. The overall theme suggests critique of business practices and wealth inequality during the Gilded Age era.