Judge — April 17, 1909 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon from Judge magazine (copyright 1909) depicting anthropomorphized possums in what looks like a shop or office setting. The possums appear to be engaged in some kind of commercial transaction or negotiation, with papers and writing materials visible on a desk. One figure on the right wears a hat and appears to be in a position of authority or business dealings. The title "Taffy 'Possums" suggests satire about flattery or insincerity ("taffy" being slang for flattery or nonsense). The specific political or social references are unclear without additional context, but the cartoon likely mocks contemporary business practices, social climbing, or deceptive behavior through animal caricature—a common Judge magazine technique.