The Wasp — 1890 — page 355: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **textual content** rather than political cartoons. The left side features a fashion illustration of a woman in an ornate black dress—typical society page imagery. The content consists of **social gossip and commentary** about New York's wealthy elite, including mentions of: - Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jules Goodman's return from Europe - Clay M. Greene's "house warming" - A scandalous wedding interrupted by a naked man (presented as humorous society gossip) The text also **promotes The Wasp's upcoming Midsummer Holiday edition**, advertising it as featuring California-themed content with colored illustrations. The **satire targets** California's growing cultural prominence and wealthy New Yorkers' fascination with the West Coast. The references mock both elite pretension and the "wine dealer" boasting about wealthy San Francisco patrons ordering Zinfandel weekly.