The Wasp — 1895 — page 88: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a **title/masthead page** for the magazine rather than a cartoon page. The header announces *The Wasp* as "the oldest colored cartoon paper in the United States," established 1876, published in San Francisco. The page includes **publication details** (513 Market Street), subscription information (50 cents for three months), and a special notice about delivery. There are two **decorative illustrations**: a figure in period dress on the left, and an ornate serpent or dragon design. The main text discusses San Francisco's architectural scene, mentioning local architect Mr. Sutro's Cliff House and art community controversies. A **poem about "the drum"** occupies the lower section—likely satirizing some contemporary political or social issue, though the specific reference remains unclear without additional context.