Judge — August 18, 1894 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a Judge magazine cartoon titled "Midsummer Interchange," depicting American tourists abroad in Europe. The caption "The kind of Americans who go to Europe" and the partial text "ways get the worst of it" suggest satire about American travelers' behavior or reputation. The illustration shows well-dressed women with elaborate hats and fashionable striped clothing, accompanied by an older gentleman with an umbrella. A sign reading "$1,000,000" appears visible, likely referencing excessive American spending. The cartoon satirizes wealthy American tourists—a common Judge subject—mocking their ostentatious dress, spending habits, and presence in Europe. The "interchange" likely refers to cultural or social exchanges between Americans and Europeans, with the implication that Americans emerge poorly from such comparisons due to their perceived vulgarity or poor behavior abroad.