The Wasp — 1889 — page 91: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon from *The Wasp*, an American satirical magazine, depicting three caricatured figures on what appears to be Sacramento's main street (the state capital). The central figure wears a top hat and formal attire, holding what looks like official documents or a cane. The two flanking figures display exaggerated features and period dress. The cartoon likely satirizes California state politics or politicians of the era, though without additional context, the specific figures and their controversy remain unclear. The "promenade" setting and formal dress suggest mockery of pompous political figures or officials parading their authority. The series notation ("No. II") indicates this was part of an ongoing satirical commentary on Sacramento's political scene.