The Wasp — 1890 — page 82: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts three well-dressed men dining together, with a fourth figure visible through a window above them. The title "Dining Buckley's Lambs" references what appears to be a political or social group associated with someone named Buckley. The three men at the table are caricatured with exaggerated facial features typical of 19th-century satirical art. Their formal attire and the elaborate dining setting suggest they represent political or social elites. The figure watching from above through the window may represent an outsider observing their private dealings. The cartoon likely satirizes political corruption, backroom dealings, or the exclusive nature of a particular political faction. Without additional historical context about "Buckley's Lambs," the specific political critique remains unclear, though the imagery suggests mockery of powerful insiders.