The Wasp — 1887 — page 313: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page displays a collection of portrait sketches labeled "SOUTHERN PROMINENT AND REPRES[ENTATIVE]" (text cut off). The thirteen men depicted are identified by name labels beneath their portraits, including Col. A.M. Gray, Col. I.R. Dunkelberger, Aylin G. Clarke, Isaac B. Smith, W.A. Bartley, Thos. K. Garry, H.R. Wyatt, I.W. Felt, C.S. Moulton, H.C. Newton, D.S. McCurdy, and J.R. Pelton Jr. Rather than satirical caricature, this appears to be a straightforward illustrated roster—likely documenting Southern political, business, or civic leaders of the period. The uniform portrait style and identification format suggest this is documentary rather than satirical content, possibly from a broader feature on regional leadership or representation.