Judge — May 30, 1885 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon from *Judge* magazine depicting Decoration Day (now Memorial Day) celebrations. The central figure is Lady Liberty, depicted in striped attire, surrounded by what appear to be political and military figures in formal dress and hats. The visible signs reference violations of rights and the U.S. Capitol building appears in the background. The composition suggests the cartoon criticizes how political figures and institutions exploit or misuse patriotic holidays for their own purposes, while potentially ignoring constitutional violations or other failings. The crowded scene with multiple costumed figures suggests commentary on political hypocrisy—public expressions of patriotism masking deeper governmental problems. Without seeing the complete caption or date, the specific historical context remains partially unclear.