Puck — November 6, 1878 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a large "C" (likely representing "Crime") as a safe that criminals are attempting to break into. The composition shows multiple scenes: wealthy figures on top examining the safe, working-class men at a table below (appearing to plan), and people in beds at the bottom right (possibly victims). The caption "How shall we break into this safe?" suggests commentary on organized crime or corruption. The handwritten note "Come back and" at the top is partially illegible but may indicate editorial markup. The satire appears to critique either criminal enterprises, political corruption, or the difficulty authorities face combating organized crime. Without a visible date or additional context, the specific political moment remains unclear, though the class disparities depicted suggest commentary on crime across social strata.