The Wasp — 1894 — page 453: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts two well-dressed men in top hats engaged in conversation. The caption identifies them as "George de Bohemias" and "Walton de Cosmos," with dialogue about a restaurant proprietor displaying choicest meats and delicacies in his window to entice customers. The satire appears to be about deception through false advertising or window-dressing—literally and figuratively. The cartoon suggests these figures are discussing how the restaurateur uses attractive displays to lure unsuspecting customers, implying the actual food served may not match the quality advertised. This reflects broader 1890s criticism of consumer fraud and misleading commercial practices, where businesses would deceive customers through false representation of their products.