The Wasp — 1890 — page 225: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts four Irish-American political figures with halos, presented as religious or saintly icons. The labels identify them as R.S. Martin, R.P. Doolan, H. Lunstedt, and W.H. Chamberlain. An older bearded man on the right, dressed as a frontiersman or pioneer, points toward these "bright stars"—likely representing their elevation in political circles. The satire mocks the glorification of these politicians, suggesting they're being treated as heroes or saints despite their actual records. The halo imagery is ironic, implying hypocrisy or undeserved reverence. Without specific dates or additional context, the exact political situation remains unclear, but the cartoon critiques the public veneration of these Irish-American political figures.