The Wasp — 1896 — page 856: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page mixes music criticism with portraits of prominent political figures. The text reviews recent orchestral concerts and discusses musicians like Edward Lada and conductor Francis B. Foster. The three portrait photographs are labeled as political nominees: **Rhodes Borden** (Democratic nominee for Superior Judge), **Lawrence Devany** (Democratic nominee for Superior Judge, First Ward), and **Charles E. Fredrices** (Republican nominee for School Director). Rather than satirical cartoons, this page uses straightforward portraiture paired with electoral information, presenting these candidates to The Wasp's readers. The juxtaposition of music criticism with political portraits suggests the magazine addressed diverse upper-middle-class interests.