Puck — June 27, 1877 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be an antisemitic political cartoon from 19th-century America. The central figure is labeled "Seligman 'Jew'" and depicts a Jewish person with exaggerated stereotypical features. The cartoon plays on conspiracy theories about Jewish people and wealth/power, showing the figure as a specter haunting a wealthy building. Text reads: "Where, oh where is my summer home?" and "sure device to keep them out," suggesting anxieties about Jewish people gaining access to exclusive neighborhoods and social spaces. The surrounding figures and architectural details appear meant to represent exclusionary practices or resistance to Jewish assimilation into elite American society. This reflects historical antisemitic attitudes prevalent during Puck's publication period.