The Wasp — 1890 — page 193: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical political cartoon featuring multiple caricatured figures arranged around a central mechanical or robotic character labeled "TRUST" (visible in the circular element). The composition suggests commentary on corporate monopolies or trusts—major political concerns in early 20th-century America. The smaller figures surrounding the central "Trust" figure likely represent political actors or interests being controlled by or subject to this powerful economic force. The exaggerated facial features and poses are typical of period political cartooning. However, without legible text labels identifying specific individuals or clearer dating information, I cannot definitively name the particular figures or pinpoint the exact historical event or controversy this cartoon references. The overall message appears critical of trust power and influence.