The Wasp — 1896 — page 790: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several satirical articles and illustrations typical of late 19th-century American humor journalism. The main cartoons depict: 1. **Top left**: A caricatured figure (appears to be a politician or public figure) in exaggerated formal dress, illustrating an article about boxing/sporting culture and business dealings. 2. **Center**: A tall, thin figure in top hat, likely a satirical representation of a prominent person. 3. **Bottom right**: "The Caricature" - a grotesque illustrated face, described in the caption as mocking an Italian businessman's self-promotion regarding his restaurant's wealth and superiority. The articles mock wealthy figures, amateur boxers, and Italian immigrants in San Francisco society. The satire targets pretension, financial boasting, and social climbing among various classes. Without identifying specific individuals by name, the humor relies on exaggerated physical caricature and cultural stereotyping typical of the era.