The Wasp — 1891 — page 324: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon about mining operations, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The image shows a large, bearded man in Western attire (appearing to represent a mine owner or wealthy businessman) towering over a small, laboring miner working at a "Mine Shut Down" site. The satire criticizes the disparity between wealthy mining interests and actual workers. The sign reading "MINE SHUT DOWN" suggests commentary on mining closures or labor disputes common during this era. The text fragment references instructions about not selling out, implying concerns about mining interests being sold or consolidated. The cartoonist contrasts the prosperous, confident figure with the struggling laborer, likely critiquing economic inequality, exploitative labor practices, or corporate control of mining operations during America's industrial period.