The Wasp — 1878 — page 484: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two satirical cartoon illustrations with surrounding text commentary on theatrical and social matters. The left cartoon, captioned "Ten Broek's song 'the girl I left behind me,'" appears to depict a social interaction, though the specific reference is unclear without additional context about "Ten Broek." The right cartoon, labeled "DRAMATIC CRITIC," shows a caricatured figure in an exaggerated pose, likely satirizing theater critics of the era. The surrounding text discusses various topics including local news items, theater reviews (mentioning "The Overland Route" and other productions), and social commentary. The overall tone is characteristic of 1870s satirical journalism—mocking public figures and institutions through both visual caricature and sharp editorial commentary. The specific targets and references would require knowledge of contemporary San Francisco society and theater.