Judge — April 1, 1893 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis of "Easter Flowers" (Judge, April 2, 1893) This political cartoon satirizes Easter flower displays at the White House during President Grover Cleveland's administration. The caption—"The Tiger Lilies are 'not in it'"—suggests that certain "tiger lilies" (likely representing specific political figures or factions) are being excluded or losing favor. The image shows elaborate Easter flowers being displayed at the White House entrance while various caricatured figures (appearing to represent politicians or political groups) are crowded outside, seemingly excluded or relegated to lower status. The satire appears to mock either political favoritism in White House social events or the exclusion of certain political actors from presidential circles during this period. The specific identities of the excluded figures remain unclear from the image alone.