The Wasp — 1888 — page 25: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a well-dressed man in a suit juggling multiple cuts of meat while standing on what appear to be fallen figures. The title's wordplay suggests criticism of someone offering various promises or policies ("meats") but relying on a single underlying scheme or corrupt mechanism ("one gravy"). The floating garments in the background labeled with text (illegible in reproduction) likely represent additional scandals or controversies. The small crushed figures beneath his feet suggest victims or collateral damage from his actions. Without clear identification of the specific figure and legible labels, the precise political target remains unclear, but the cartoon satirizes corruption, hypocrisy, or manipulation—a prominent figure maintaining power through deception despite multiple exposed problems.