The Wasp — 1879 — page 30: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains multiple satirical pieces targeting late 19th-century anti-Chinese and antisemitic prejudices. **Upper cartoon**: Depicts a caricatured Jewish figure, referencing text about restricting Chinese immigration and proposing discriminatory laws against Jewish people—suggesting hypocrisy in those advocating for exclusion. **Lower cartoon**: Shows figures in period dress, likely referencing the "New York Puck" (a competitor publication), with satirical commentary about fraudulent polar expedition claims. The page also includes editorial sections mocking specific individuals and groups, including commentary on judicial corruption ("Davis's Fine") and canal projects. The content reflects The Wasp's characteristic approach: aggressive satire mixing anti-establishment critiques with period prejudices, attacking both political opponents and marginalized communities simultaneously.