The Wasp — 1876 — page 82: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a historical engraving rather than a political cartoon. It depicts an industrial scene at Workers Point (likely a waterfront or manufacturing area in San Francisco), dated September 30, 1876. The image shows a steam-powered factory or industrial facility with a tall smokestack emitting black smoke. Various workers, horses, wooden boats, and construction materials are scattered throughout the scene. A sailing ship is visible in the background on the left. The illustration likely documents San Francisco's industrial development during the post-Gold Rush era, when the city was transitioning into a major manufacturing and shipping center. Rather than satire, this appears to be documentary illustration showing contemporary industrial labor and infrastructure.