The Wasp — 1895 — page 909: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **entertainment industry coverage** rather than political satire. It focuses on theater productions and performers of the era. The main content discusses: - **Comic opera productions** at various New York theaters, including "Wang" starring De Wolf Hopper (shown in costume as Wang, "the man with an elephant on his hands") - Other theatrical productions like "The War of Wealth" and "A Contented Woman" - Performer profiles and reviews The page features **photographs of actors** (Col. Jack Haverly, Miss Belle Bucklin) and costume imagery from productions. This represents **theatrical promotion and gossip** rather than political commentary—typical entertainment journalism from a satirical magazine that mixed humor, reviews, and society coverage. The "satire" here is more about theatrical critique than political messaging.