The Wasp — 1889 — page 249: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical page critiques politicians who constantly seek or hold office. The title "The Perpetic Office-Holder" (likely meaning "perpetual") suggests someone obsessively pursuing government positions. The various vignettes appear to show a character in different scenarios—some involving political maneuvering, campaigning, or office-seeking behavior. The detailed engravings depict scenes of apparent scheming, negotiations, and self-promotion typical of 19th-century American political satire. Without clearer identification of specific figures or dating information visible on the page, I cannot definitively identify which particular politician or political scandal this targets. However, the overall message condemns the culture of ambition and opportunism in American political life during this period.