The Wasp — 1891 — page 161: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents six vignettes of social satire titled "Some People We Know." The sketches mock various types of people and situations: **"The Railroad Car Hog"** depicts a man sprawled across a train seat, selfishly occupying excessive space while saying "Excuse me—is this seat engaged?" **"The Umbrella Maiden"** shows a woman with an oversized umbrella in rain, apparently oblivious to inconveniencing others. **"The Girl Who...After an Awful Sacrifice"** references a woman who donated her best trousers to become a sister (likely a nun). **"You Have Met Her at the Theatre"** depicts a woman wearing an enormous hat blocking others' views. The other panels appear to show similar social types and etiquette violations common in late 19th/early 20th-century urban life. The humor targets selfish public behavior and fashion absurdities of the era.