The Wasp, 1890 · page 374 of 504
The Wasp — 1890 — page 374: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a satirical illustration from *The Wasp* magazine featuring three named male figures: Geo. H. Sanderson, E. F. Lood, and Geo. John (surnames partially visible). The cartoon depicts these men displayed on what looks like a portrait or presentation board, with decorative heraldic or coat-of-arms designs scattered below, along with what appears to be a decorative box or container. The text fragment "T YOU, GENTLEMEN!" suggests mockery or dismissal directed at these figures. The artist's signature reads "Saalburg." Without additional context about the date and these specific individuals' roles or scandals, I cannot definitively explain the satirical point, though the imagery suggests these were likely public figures being ridiculed for some contemporary issue or behavior.