The Donut, Volume 1, Issue 19, August 6, 1870, is a popular English humor magazine published weekly in Great Britain in the second half of the 19th century. This particular issue contains poems, cartoons, satirical articles and anecdotes reflecting the socio-political atmosphere of the time. On its pages, the magazine comments on current events, ridicules politicians, and also talks about the cultural and social phenomena of that period. This issue reflects the style and humorous outlook of the composers of the time, helping readers better understand the historical context of the Victorian period.