The Wasp — 1888 — page 410: what you’re looking at

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This *Wasp* cartoon from May 26, 1888 depicts a woman being forcibly ejected from a picnic ground by a group of men. The sign reads "Picnic Grounds—Keep Out," suggesting she's unwelcome at a social gathering. The cartoon likely satirizes **Chinese Exclusion** or **anti-immigrant sentiment** of 1880s California. The figure appears to represent an excluded group—possibly Chinese immigrants or another marginalized population—being violently rejected by mainstream American society, represented by the ordinary picnickers and officials. The title "Not Wanted Anywhere" emphasizes how such groups faced systematic exclusion from public spaces and civic participation. This reflects the intense xenophobia and discriminatory policies prevalent in San Francisco during this era.