The Wasp — 1876 — page 115: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page shows two portrait caricatures in oval frames from *The Wasp*, a San Francisco satirical publication. The figures appear to be political or public figures of 1884, though the handwritten labels are partially illegible in this reproduction. The caricatures employ exaggerated facial features typical of 19th-century political satire—emphasizing distinctive physical characteristics to create humorous or critical commentary. The sketching style uses cross-hatching and shading to create dimensional portraits. Without clearer legibility of the handwritten identifications, the specific satirical intent remains unclear. The format suggests these were likely commentary on contemporary political figures or social personalities prominent in October 1884, but identifying the subjects with certainty would require additional sources or clearer text.