Judge — June 10, 1882 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a crowd of well-dressed figures in top hats and formal attire standing before a fortified cityscape, with signs visible on a wall behind them. The caption "EVERYBODY IS GOING OUT" suggests social commentary on mass exodus or departure. The caricatured figures appear to represent various social types or professions of the era. The fortified structures and flags suggest a city or nation under strain. The signs on the wall are partially legible but appear to reference establishments or notices. Without additional context about the specific Judge publication date, the precise identities of caricatured individuals remain unclear. The cartoon likely satirizes a contemporary trend—possibly emigration, business closures, or social upheaval—though the exact historical reference cannot be definitively determined from the image alone.