The Wasp — 1889 — page 383: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains theater reviews and social commentary rather than political cartoons. The visible illustration shows a classical female figure (likely representing an artistic or theatrical muse). The text discusses San Francisco theater productions, including opera reviews and performances at various venues like the Tivoli Opera House and Alcazar Theater. There's also a humorous dialogue section titled "A Diplomatic Coachman" mocking a White House coach driver's commentary on Cleveland's team, and another piece called "Old Hickory Was Tough" featuring conversation about General Andrew Jackson sleeping in uncomfortable conditions. The satirical tone targets theatrical pretensions and pokes fun at minor political/social figures through anecdotes rather than direct caricature. The magazine functions as entertainment and cultural criticism for San Francisco's educated readership.