President Rutherford Hayes's hand displays caricatures of his Administration and Cabinet. On his fingers from left to right are Secretary of the Navy Richard Thomson (sic), Secretary of the Treasury John Sherman, Secretary of War George McCrary, Secretary of State William Evarts. On his thumb is Attorney General Charles Devens and in his palm is Secretary of the Interior Carl Schurz. His cufflink depicts Postmaster General David Key.

Hiding under the hat are James Blaine, Simon Cameron and other opponents.