The Wasp — 1890 — page 175: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a giant hand holding a revolver, positioned over a landscape with ships, buildings, and dollar signs. The massive scale and aggressive posture suggest overwhelming power or control. The caption "Washington" indicates this represents the U.S. government or federal authority. The revolver—a weapon of force—combined with the coastal/maritime imagery (ships, harbors, buildings) and dollar symbols suggests themes of American military power and economic dominance, likely over commerce or foreign policy. The phrase "getting back with it" is partially cut off but appears satirical, possibly suggesting the government is reasserting control or returning to aggressive policies. Without complete context or dating information visible on this page, the specific historical event or policy being critiqued remains unclear.