The Wasp — 1878 — page 255: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a "Before and After" satirical cartoon (as indicated by text at bottom). The left side shows a figure in formal dress holding a baby labeled "A.C." and plants/flowers, suggesting innocence or new beginnings. The right side depicts the same or similar figure in military regalia with elaborate uniform and feathered hat, holding what appears to be money ("$10,000" visible), representing corruption or transformation through power. The cartoon likely critiques how political or military figures become corrupted by wealth and authority. The contrast between the nurturing, innocent "before" state and the greedy, militaristic "after" state is the satirical point. Without the magazine's date or specific context, the exact figures remain unclear, but the message about power's corrupting influence is evident.