
This is a colorful political cartoon from the May 2, 1883, issue of "Puck" magazine. The cover features a caricature of a man, likely representing a political figure, with a large head and a small body. He is blowing a bubble, and within the bubble is a smaller, sleeping version of himself. The bubble is filled with money, indicated by dollar signs. Below the man, there's a stack of soap boxes labeled "Sun Soap" and "Iroquois Club Soap". The man is holding a box of soap in his hand. The background is a swirling green color, adding to the fantastical and satirical nature of the image. The text at the top reads "What fools these Mortals be!" and references Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Below the image, there's a caption that reads "The Same Old Boom" and a quote: "C.A.D.—'It's no matter how big this Tilden bubble gets—I can burst it at any time!'". The overall style is typical of late 19th-century political cartoons, with exaggerated features and symbolic imagery. The image is signed by F. Granitz.