Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 9, 1891

"Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 9, 1891" by Various is a collection of satirical writings that uses humor and exaggerated drawings to poke fun at British society in the late 1800s. This edition, part of a larger series, playfully observes important events, social norms, and political happenings of the time, such as the Royal Naval Exhibition, using wit to depict the observations of the people involved. Also within the volume is a recap of the Royal Academy Banquet, where notable people in the arts gave speeches. This publication weaves jokes, poems, and caricatures together, commenting on everything from important political issues to the lighter, sillier aspects of Victorian life, illustrating the spirit, events, and overall mood of that time.