The Wasp — January 17, 1880 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "More Scare" This satirical cartoon from *The Wasp* magazine depicts a rotund, bearded man in period dress (appearing late 19th century) holding a stick among clotheslines with laundry. The caption reads "MORE SCARE," suggesting he's attempting to frighten something—likely scarecrows or household pests. The figure's exaggerated physical features and domestic setting suggest social or political commentary typical of *The Wasp*'s satirical style. The presence of what appear to be caricatured figures on the right margin implies this is mocking a specific public figure or political personality of the era, though the identity remains unclear without additional publication context. The artist's signature appears lower left. The overall tone suggests ridicule of someone's ineffectual or bumbling efforts.