The Wasp — 1880 — page 144: what you’re looking at

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This satirical cartoon from *The Wasp* depicts a witch or demonic figure wielding a broomstick, attacking what appears to be a house or dwelling. The caricatured witch has exaggerated features typical of 19th-century political satire. Several well-dressed gentlemen observe from the right side of the image, appearing alarmed or defensive. The scattered items on the ground and the aggressive posture suggest this is commentary on destructive political or social forces. Without clearer text or identifying labels visible in the image, the specific political figures or events referenced remain uncertain. The satirical style suggests critique of either a particular political movement, social problem, or public figure of the era, though the precise target requires additional context beyond what's legible here.