The Wasp — 1889 — page 207: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon from *The Wasp* depicting a scene titled "Something That May Be" (visible at bottom). The image shows several caricatured figures in what appears to be an office or official setting, with text visible referencing "Mr. Donald's Resignation" on the wall. The cartoon likely satirizes political turmoil or administrative chaos, with figures labeled (though some labels are difficult to read clearly in this reproduction). The cramped, cluttered composition and exaggerated facial features typical of 19th-century satirical cartooning suggest commentary on incompetence or political dysfunction. Without clearer visibility of all figure labels and publication date, the specific historical context remains somewhat unclear, though the resignation reference suggests commentary on a notable political departure or scandal of that era.