The Wasp — 1876 — page 36: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* (August 26, 1876) contains two distinct elements: **Top image:** An architectural rendering of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, depicting civic buildings arranged around a plaza with horses and carriages. This appears to be promotional rather than satirical—likely showcasing civic development or progress in the region. **Bottom images:** Two decorative allegorical designs labeled "Spring" and "Summer," representing "The Seasons of the Year." These feature cherubs and mythological figures emerging from ornamental botanical designs—a common Victorian artistic motif rather than political satire. The page seems primarily documentary/promotional, celebrating California development and employing standard artistic conventions of the era. No clear satirical commentary or identifiable political figures are evident.