The Wasp — July 3, 1880 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "A Tribute to the 104th Anniversary of America" This satirical engraving depicts a diverse international crowd in elaborate national costumes and headdresses—including what appear to be Russian, Turkish, Asian, and European figures—gathered together in celebration. The title suggests this is commentary on America's 104th anniversary (dating the publication to approximately 1880). The satire likely critiques American immigration and multiculturalism: the cartoonist presents immigrants from various nations as foreign "others" participating in American patriotic celebration, possibly mocking either the inclusiveness of American identity or questioning whether such diverse populations could genuinely claim American allegiance. The caricatured features and exaggerated costumes emphasize ethnic differences, reflecting period stereotypes common in satirical publications of The Wasp.