Judge — November 29, 1890 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon titled "THANKSGIVING DIS TIME, SURE!" depicting caricatured figures in exaggerated racial stereotypes engaging in a chaotic celebration or procession. The figures appear to be rendered in the offensive blackface/minstrelsy style common to late 19th-century American satire. The cartoon seems to mock Thanksgiving observance, though the exact political target remains unclear from the image alone. The phrase "dis time, sure" suggests commentary on whether a particular group would celebrate the holiday—likely satirizing contemporary racial or immigrant anxieties about American inclusion. The artist signature appears to be "Cesare" or similar. Without additional context about Judge magazine's publication date and political climate, the specific social commentary cannot be definitively determined, though the style and approach suggest commentary on race, immigration, or class dynamics of that era.