The Wasp — 1888 — page 178: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a group of men at what appears to be a National Democratic Convention (visible on the flag). The figures are caricatured with exaggerated facial features typical of period satirical art. One man on the left holds what appears to be a document labeled "TARIFF." The cartoon's title, "MISSED," suggests the Democratic Party failed to achieve something significant—likely related to tariff policy, a major political issue of the era. The men's expressions convey disappointment or frustration. Without additional context about the specific convention date, the precise satirical target remains unclear, though the cartoon critiques the Democrats' handling of economic or trade policy during a particular campaign period.