Judge — September 28, 1901 — page 11: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts Columbia (the female personification of America, identifiable by her labeled cap) as a sailor at the helm of a ship. She's steering toward what appears to be a large goblet or cup labeled "CUP," while a striped sail billows above. The title references the proverb "there's many a slip 'tween the cup and the lip"—meaning something anticipated may not come to pass. The cartoon likely satirizes American political or military ambitions, suggesting that despite Columbia's confident navigation toward a desirable goal, success remains uncertain. The maritime setting implies naval/imperial ventures, common subjects in Judge magazine's political satire during the imperial era. Without additional context about publication date or events, the specific target remains unclear.