The Wasp — 1892 — page 497: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon from *The Wasp* magazine depicting a confrontation between Democratic Party leaders and what appears to be a tiger labeled "Mammary Tiger" (likely a reference to a political threat or rival). The banner behind the Democratic figures reads "The Democracy is always loyal to its leaders," suggesting irony about party loyalty. The well-dressed gentlemen on the left—one carrying a "California" bag—appear to be Democratic politicians approaching the menacing tiger cautiously. The text fragments visible ("Erin Go Bragh," "Pluribus Unum") suggest themes of immigration and American unity being challenged. The cartoon likely satirizes Democratic anxieties about losing control of their political base or about a specific political threat, though without publication date context, the exact historical reference remains unclear.