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The Wasp, 1879-09-06 · page 17 of 18

The Wasp — September 6, 1879 — page 17: what you’re looking at

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What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical political cartoon, though the OCR text provided contains only fragmented labels that are difficult to read clearly in the image. The cartoon depicts multiple caricatured figures in what seems to be a chaotic scene—possibly representing politicians or public figures engaged in some form of conflict or controversy. The style is characteristic of late 19th-century American satirical journalism, using exaggeration and grotesque facial features typical of that era's political cartooning. Without legible text identifying the specific figures or the historical moment being satirized, I cannot confidently identify which political events or personalities are being targeted. The general composition suggests commentary on political discord or corruption, but the specific context remains unclear from this page alone.