The Wasp — 1890 — page 135: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon from *The Wasp* depicts a social encounter in Salt Lake City, likely critiquing the relationship between non-Mormon ("gentile") residents and the dominant Mormon community. The well-dressed man on the left appears to be a gentile businessman or visitor, while the fashionably attired women represent Salt Lake City society. The cartoon's satire likely targets either: 1. The social dynamics and potential tensions between gentiles and Mormons in Utah territory 2. The perceived materialism or pretension of Salt Lake City's elite 3. Gender relations or courtship customs in the region The artistic style and clothing suggest this dates to the late 19th century, when Salt Lake City was developing as a cosmopolitan center while remaining under significant Mormon religious influence. The exact satirical point remains somewhat unclear without additional context.