Judge — February 3, 1883 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a man in working clothes carrying a large box labeled "600 MILES TO NEW YORK," with a ghostly female figure beside him. The title "The Jersey Lily" and question "And like this?" suggest commentary on a specific person or situation. The "Jersey Lily" likely refers to Lillie Langtry, a famous actress and courtesan of the era known by that nickname. The image appears to satirize either her travels, her romantic entanglements, or perhaps the burden she represented to someone (suggested by the heavy box). The 600-mile distance to New York may reference her theatrical circuits or a specific scandal involving travel. Without additional context about Judge magazine's publication date, the precise satirical target remains unclear, though it mocks a figure associated with scandal or romantic controversy.