The Wasp — 1878 — page 31: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* (a 19th-century satirical magazine) depicts various political figures in caricature. The central image labeled "O'BRIEN—THE SILVER BABIES" shows two bearded men cradling infants, apparently satirizing someone's political ambitions or legislative proposals. The surrounding individual portraits appear to be prominent politicians of the era, rendered with exaggerated features typical of period satire. The specific identities are partially legible in the OCR text but unclear in the image itself. Without clearer labeling or additional context about the publication date, the exact political event or controversy being mocked cannot be definitively determined. The "silver babies" reference suggests commentary on monetary policy or financial legislation, a frequent target of *Wasp* satire during debates over currency standards.