The Wasp — 1889 — page 119: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts what appears to be a medical procedure being performed on a military or political figure (center, in uniform with checkered pattern). The title "An Injection" suggests forcible administration of policy or ideology. The surrounding figures—dressed in formal 19th-century attire—appear to be politicians or officials overseeing or administering this "injection." Their varied expressions suggest differing attitudes toward the procedure. The specific identities and political context remain unclear without additional publication details (date, issue number). However, the cartoon likely comments on controversial government policies being imposed upon military leadership or a particular political faction, using the "injection" metaphor to suggest unwilling or forced implementation. The artist signature reads "WALTER."