The Wasp — 1878 — page 47: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a hand holding up a large coin or medal labeled "AMERICA SITTING" with an eagle emblem and text reading "JIM BENN" (or similar - the OCR is unclear). The figure's clothing and the coin's formal seal suggest this is commentary on American political or economic matters. The title "THE WASP" appears vertically on the left margin, identifying this as from the satirical magazine. The detailed engraving style and the emphasis on displaying the coin/medal prominently suggests this critiques some aspect of American governance or a specific political figure's claim to authority or legitimacy. Without clearer OCR text or additional context about publication date, I cannot definitively identify the specific political target or satirical point being made.