The Wasp — 1890 — page 480: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains a sketch titled "A Santa Rosa Beauty" depicting a woman holding what appears to be a small animal or cherub. The accompanying text discusses various social and political matters of the era, including memorials, elections, and prominent California figures. The sketch itself appears to be a satirical portrait, though without additional context about who specifically is being caricatured, the exact subject and intent remain unclear. The image style is typical of late 19th-century satirical illustration. The text references Senator Bate's daughter's engagement, visits by political figures to Richmond, and mentions of various California society figures and events. The overall page mixes social gossip with political commentary characteristic of *The Wasp*'s satirical approach, though the specific targets of any particular joke are not immediately apparent from this isolated page.