Judge — December 7, 1889 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features a caricatured female figure wearing a spiked crown and flowing robes, holding what appears to be a torch or staff. The styling and iconography strongly suggest this is **Lady Liberty** (the Statue of Liberty personified). The figure holds a document labeled "UNITED STATES" with partial text visible including references to "COLONY" and "FOREIGN." The satire appears to critique American foreign policy or colonial ambitions, suggesting that Lady Liberty—traditionally symbolizing American freedom and independence—has been compromised or corrupted by involvement in colonial ventures abroad. The juxtaposition of this sacred American symbol with colonialism critiques what the cartoonist saw as a contradiction to founding American ideals. The specific historical context and date remain unclear from visible text alone.