The Wasp — 1879 — page 96: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two satirical cartoons about American foreign policy and immigration, likely from the late 19th century. **Top cartoon:** "Uncle Sam's Troublesome Bed Fellows" depicts Uncle Sam (representing America) in bed with various caricatured figures, suggesting discomfort with certain populations or allies sharing American space. The exaggerated facial features and positioning suggest contemporary xenophobic anxieties. **Bottom cartoon:** "A Dangerous Hole in the Door" shows Uncle Sam attempting to close a door against small figures labeled "British Colony" and "Victoria" (likely referencing British colonial interests), while caricatured figures push from outside. This appears to satirize debates over immigration policy and American isolationism versus foreign entanglement. Both cartoons employ period-typical ethnic caricature to express nativist concerns about who belongs in America.