The Wasp — 1879 — page 103: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon from *The Wasp* depicts a snake coiled around a globe, with geographical labels identifying continents and regions. The snake's head emerges at top, appearing to encircle or strangle North America, while its body wraps around Asia, Europe, and other areas marked on the map. The title "Creeping of the 'Black Snake'" suggests an expansionist threat—likely referencing either imperial powers or an ideology spreading globally. Without additional context about the publication date, the specific "Black Snake" reference remains unclear, though it may reference colonial expansion, foreign military aggression, or ideological spread during the late 19th or early 20th century.