The Wasp — 1878 — page 24: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a title page from *The San Francisco Illustrated Wasp*, dated January 12, 1878 (Vol. 2, No. 76). It features a formal portrait labeled "THE LATE NATHAN PORTER OF ALAMEDA." The page appears to be a commemorative or obituary-style feature rather than satirical content. Porter is depicted as a bearded gentleman in formal Victorian attire. Without additional context about who Nathan Porter was or why his portrait warranted *Wasp* magazine's cover, the specific satirical point—if one exists—is unclear from the image alone. The respectful presentation suggests this may have been a notable local figure, but the nature of any commentary or satire remains uncertain.