Judge — July 19, 1884 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon satirizes the Republican Party's rejection of something distasteful. The central figure—a woman in elegant dress—represents either "refined taste" or possibly the Republican Party itself. She holds a plate labeled "REPUBLICAN CONVENTION," which she's pushing away with visible disgust. The caption "The Delicate Palate Repudiates" suggests Republicans are rejecting their own convention's offerings or decisions as unpalatable. The beach setting and various shop signs (including "Tammany Cream") indicate this occurs at a public gathering, likely critiquing Republicans for abandoning mainstream positions or candidates in favor of something their leadership finds objectionable. Without knowing the specific date, the exact target remains unclear, though the satire mocks Republican squeamishness about their own party platform.