Puck, 1879-08-13 · page 16 of 16
Puck — August 13, 1879 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Puck* magazine contains satirical cartoons, though the image quality makes complete details difficult to discern. The main large illustration on the left appears to show a rotund figure in period dress, likely representing a political or social figure of the era. The smaller panels on the right contain character studies or sequential narrative moments with dialogue balloons. The text reference to "KING OR COLONIST-WHICH?" suggests the cartoons address American colonial or post-colonial political debates—possibly about authority, representation, or governance structures. Without clearer image resolution, I cannot confidently identify specific individuals or pinpoint the exact historical event or controversy being satirized, though the overall thrust appears critical of political power or social hierarchy.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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