The Wasp — November 1, 1879 — page 17: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page appears to contain a political cartoon satirizing military spending or armament expenditures. The image shows what looks like a large cannon or artillery piece labeled with monetary amounts (appearing to show "000,000" figures), suggesting criticism of vast sums spent on weapons. Several human figures are depicted around and operating this military equipment. Without clearer text identification, the specific political figures or context remain unclear, though the general satire appears to mock excessive military budgeting or arms proliferation. The cartoon's orientation (printed sideways) and the Wasp magazine's reputation for sharp political commentary suggest this critiques either government military spending priorities or a specific arms controversy of its era. The exact historical event referenced requires additional contextual information beyond what's clearly legible here.