Judge — May 20, 1882 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical illustration from Judge magazine depicting a masked figure stabbing another person in the back. The caption "A STAB IN THE BACK" suggests betrayal or treachery as the central theme. The visible text on clothing includes what appears to be "IBERTIES" (likely "LIBERTIES"), suggesting this cartoon concerns political betrayal regarding American freedoms or civil rights. The masked perpetrator and dramatic nighttime setting evoke imagery of vigilante violence. Without additional context or visible dates/captions, the specific historical reference remains unclear—this could reference various political betrayals or attacks on civil liberties throughout American history. The cartoon's point appears to be criticizing covert attacks on freedom, likely targeting politicians or groups the magazine opposed.