The Wasp — 1879 — page 137: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Illustrated Wasp* presents three portraits labeled as members of the Grant family: "Mrs. U.S. Grant" (top), "Lt. Col. Fred Dent Grant, U.S.A." (bottom left), and "U.S. Grant Jr" (bottom right). The page appears to be a straightforward portrait presentation rather than satirical commentary. It documents family members of Ulysses S. Grant, likely published during or after his presidency (1869-1877) or his later life. The engraved style and formal arrangement suggest this was informational content about a prominent American political family, rather than a satirical cartoon mocking them. Without additional context from surrounding pages, the specific satirical intent—if any—remains unclear.