The Wasp — 1878 — page 152: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts figures in sheep's clothing as "wolves" — a metaphor for deceptive politicians or groups presenting themselves as harmless while harboring dangerous intentions. The Capitol building visible in the background indicates this is commentary on federal government. The figures appear to represent political factions or parties during the Reconstruction era. The "wolves in sheep's clothing" imagery suggests the cartoonist is warning against trusting certain politicians or political movements that disguise their true nature or agenda behind benign appearances. The specific identities of the wolves and sheep are unclear without additional historical context, but the message warns readers to scrutinize politicians' actual intentions rather than accepting their public personas.