The Wasp — 1895 — page 682: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This single-panel cartoon depicts two people in what appears to be a train car or carriage returning from Del Monte (likely the California resort destination). The caption presents a dialogue between "Mr. Boston" and "Miss Olivia Streete," where they discuss antiquarian curiosities and architecture. The humor appears gentle rather than satirical—it's a social comedy about San Francisco visitors and their travel experiences. The man seems impressed by historical details, while the woman responds with practical skepticism about California's comparative newness. The cartoon captures period attitudes about the West Coast versus older Eastern establishments, presented as light banter between travelers.