This is a vintage black and white illustration, likely a wood engraving or etching, depicting a comical scene on a street. The central focus is a man carrying a woman on his shoulders. The woman is holding a glass aloft, seemingly in a drunken state. The man appears strained and burdened by her weight. They are positioned on a cobblestone street lined with buildings. A sign reads 'She's as Drunk as a Sow' is visible on the left. On the right, there's a pawnshop with the name 'PAWNBROKER S. GRIPP' displayed. A street lamp hangs above the pawnshop. The buildings are two or three stories high with windows and doors. A dog is seen near the sign. The overall style is caricatured and humorous, typical of 19th-century illustrations. The image is framed by a decorative arch. The caption at the bottom reads 'THE SIGN OF THE “MISCHIEF” (see page 196).'