Judge — June 20, 1891 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine page satirizes American fascination with British royalty, specifically the Prince of Wales. The title suggests wealthy Americans ("worshipers") fawn over the royal visitor. The central scene depicts a lavish gambling establishment where the Prince of Wales conducts a card game with exaggerated stakes (limit of £50, £5 chip). The cartoon mocks both: 1. **British aristocratic excess** — the ornate, corrupt gambling den 2. **American social climbing** — wealthy Americans desperate to associate with nobility The lower vignettes show various character types (gamblers, hustlers, society figures) discussing the Prince's visit, with one figure proclaiming loyalty among criminals: "If I am a gambler, I never squeal on my pals." The satire targets American reverence for foreign titles and the moral hypocrisy of wealthy elites who embrace royalty despite engaging in questionable behavior themselves. The "worshipers" label is deliberately ironic and contemptuous.