The Wasp — 1887 — page 285: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a theatrical courtroom scene labeled "Supreme Court" where various figures appear on stage before an audience. The title "Our Last Appearance on the Stage" suggests a farewell performance by the depicted characters. The cartoon satirizes what appears to be a significant legal or political proceeding, with elaborately costumed figures—some in military dress, others in formal attire—performing before judges. The theatrical framing implies the proceedings are performative or insincere rather than genuinely judicial. Without clearer identification of specific individuals or dates, the exact political context remains unclear. However, the imagery suggests *The Wasp* was mocking prominent political or military figures' involvement in a high-profile Supreme Court case, treating serious legal proceedings as mere theatrical spectacle rather than justice.