Judge — May 20, 1882 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page appears to be a title or section header from *Judge* magazine, oriented sideways. The visible text reads "THE JUDGE" vertically on the right side, and "CANE OF BIGOTRY" on the upper left, with "LIBERTY" visible on the lower right. The image shows a figure in dark clothing holding what appears to be a cane or stick labeled "CANE OF BIGOTRY." The composition suggests a political cartoon critiquing prejudice or discriminatory behavior, with Liberty seemingly affected or threatened by this "cane of bigotry." However, without clearer visibility of all text and details, the specific historical context and target of this satire remains somewhat unclear. The cartoon likely addressed contemporary prejudice issues, but the exact political situation or figures involved cannot be definitively determined from this image alone.