The Wasp — 1880 — page 288: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical maritime scene depicting Chinese immigrants arriving by ship. The visible text fragment "EY COME!" (likely part of "THEY COME!") suggests anti-immigration messaging. The cartoon shows Chinese figures in traditional dress on a dock near a large steamship crowded with passengers, with sailing vessels in the background. The caricatured style and composition suggest this is commentary on Chinese immigration to America during the late 19th century—a period of significant xenophobic sentiment and discriminatory policies. The Wasp was known for publishing anti-Chinese immigrant propaganda during this era. Without seeing the complete text or caption, the precise argument remains unclear, but the visual emphasis on arriving masses suggests this attacked Chinese immigration as threatening or unwelcome.