Judge — November 8, 1890 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical scene from Judge magazine depicting a social gathering or theatrical performance. The cartoon shows elegantly dressed figures in what seems to be 19th-century attire—including someone in a top hat and formal wear, and figures in elaborate period costumes with ornate headpieces. The caption "were t'other dear charmer away!" suggests romantic rivalry or tension between characters, likely mocking upper-class social pretensions or theatrical dramatics of the era. The artist's signature reads "Glim" (or similar). Without additional context about the specific historical moment, I cannot identify which particular political figures or scandals this satirizes, though the formal dress and theatrical staging suggest it's commenting on high society or entertainment industry affairs of that period.