The Wasp — 1881 — page 198: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts what appears to be a medical or scientific examination of a corpse. The visible labels reference "Upton" (likely Upton Sinclair), "Chronic Sandilot Subscribers," and "Call Magnetism," though their exact significance is unclear without additional context. The shelves contain various bottles labeled with terms suggesting pseudo-scientific or fraudulent practices. The cartoon appears to critique medical charlatanism or quackery—possibly mocking specific medical practitioners or alternative medicine movements popular in the era when *The Wasp* was published. The exaggerated facial expressions and crude depictions suggest mockery of either medical professionals or their patients. Without knowing the specific date and The Wasp's editorial focus, the exact targets remain uncertain, though the satire clearly targets medical fraud or incompetence.