The Wasp — 1879 — page 459: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon from *The Wasp* depicts two caricatured figures—a woman in traditional dress holding a grotesquely smiling baby or child. The image appears to be political satire, though the specific figures are unclear from the image alone. The visible text references "$5,000,000" on what appears to be a financial document, suggesting commentary on financial matters or wealth. Various creature-like forms surround the figures at the bottom, possibly representing dangers or threats. The title "The Scare, Hurt" suggests the cartoon mocks public alarm or injury caused by particular political/social figures or policies. Without additional context about the magazine's publication date and contemporary events, I cannot definitively identify the specific individuals being lampooned or the precise political message intended.