The Wasp — 1879 — page 683: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains a satirical cartoon titled "In For a Print in for a Pound" (visible on left margin) and "Dumplings Street" (right margin). The image is oriented sideways and depicts a hierarchical scene: a well-dressed man lies recumbent at the top, while below him are figures with bicycles and what appears to be a weighing or measuring device marked "1865." The cartoon likely satirizes social stratification or economic inequality during the 1860s era. The prone gentleman at top suggests complacency or indolence of the wealthy class, while the working-class figures below (indicated by bicycles and manual labor) are literally supporting or measured against him. The phrase "In For a Print in for a Pound" suggests commitment or consequence—possibly critiquing wealth accumulation or class exploitation. Without more context about *The Wasp's* specific political stance, the exact targets remain unclear.