The Wasp — 1890 — page 41: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon from *The Wasp* magazine depicting what the text identifies as "Members of the Mechanics' Protective Coast Interests." The image is oriented sideways and shows multiple figures in a hierarchical or stacked arrangement, suggesting a commentary on labor organization or class structure along the Pacific Coast. The cartoon likely critiques either the actual mechanics' union/organization of the era or satirizes their stated protective purposes versus actual practices. The exaggerated, caricatured style is typical of *The Wasp*'s irreverent approach to San Francisco politics and labor issues. Without clearer visibility of specific identifying features or additional context, I cannot definitively state which particular historical incident or individuals are being lampooned, though the focus on "Coast Interests" suggests maritime or trade-related labor politics.