The Wasp — 1889 — page 280: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and directory listings**, not satirical content. The upper portion contains L.A. Berteling's optician advertisement featuring an illustration of a woman's face with an exaggerated expression. The rest of the page consists of hotel and business directory advertisements for San Francisco and California establishments, including the First National Bank, Pacific Asylum, Occidental Hotel, and numerous other lodgings and services. The single cartoon element—Berteling's optician ad—appears designed to be humorous or attention-grabbing rather than politically satirical. Without additional context about the specific historical moment, the illustration's comedic intent remains unclear to modern viewers. The page functions as a **commercial directory** rather than a satirical commentary document.