The Wasp — 1877 — page 79: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a large wasp carrying what appears to be a spiral shell or coiled object, pursuing or chasing smaller figures in a domestic interior scene. On the right, there's a framed picture showing what seems to be a family or group of people, while below are additional small figures. The title "A Home Stretch" suggests a race or competition nearing its conclusion. The wasp—The Wasp magazine's signature mascot and symbol of satirical attack—appears to be aggressively pursuing domestic subjects, likely critiquing some aspect of home life, family politics, or domestic policy of the era. Without additional context about the specific publication date and political climate, the exact target of satire remains unclear, though it clearly involves household or family-related social commentary.