Puck — November 26, 1879 — page 5: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page depicts a prominent political figure identified as "Bayard" from a small state (likely Delaware, based on the "Little State" reference). The full-length portrait shows a well-dressed man in formal 19th-century attire with a cape or cloak. A small inset illustration in the upper right depicts a donkey, suggesting Democratic party affiliation (the donkey being the Democratic symbol). The satirical point appears to celebrate or mock this figure's stature or importance—calling him "the big man" despite representing a small state suggests either genuine admiration for his outsized political influence or ironic commentary on his pretensions to national prominence. Without additional context, the specific political event or controversy referenced remains unclear.