
This is a political cartoon titled "Wall Street Bubbles—Always the Same." It depicts a large, anthropomorphic bull, dressed in a checkered vest and suit, blowing bubbles with a pipe into a bowl. The bubbles are labeled with the names of various financial schemes or companies, such as "Railroads," "Stocks," and "Bonds." A crowd of people, dressed in formal attire including top hats and suits, are reaching up to try and catch the bubbles. The scene is set against a backdrop of a city skyline with a building visible. The overall tone of the cartoon is satirical, suggesting that Wall Street is prone to speculative bubbles that inevitably burst, leaving people chasing after empty promises. The style is typical of late 19th-century political cartoons, with exaggerated features and symbolic imagery.