The Wasp — 1877 — page 47: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical page appears to document urban social disorder, likely depicting a riot or civil disturbance. The central panels show "BEFORE THE RIOT" and "AFTER THE RIOT," contrasting a functioning business (a "Singeli Sing" establishment) with its destruction. The top-left panel shows a man eating at a restaurant, while other scenes depict violence, property damage, and chaos—including overturned carts and debris. The lower panels appear to mock various street characters and social types, including what looks like vendors, beggars, and working-class figures engaging in comic situations. Without a visible date or clearer labels, the specific riot referenced is unclear, but the satire targets urban disorder and its effects on commerce and social order. The tone mocks both the destruction and the various characters involved.