The Wasp — 1891 — page 252: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and literary notes** rather than political satire. The main illustration shows a fashionable woman in elaborate dress holding a fan—typical Victorian-era society portraiture used decoratively. The "Literary Notes" section reviews contemporary magazines and books, mentioning *Current Literature*, *The Chaperone*, and *The Century*. A notable review discusses "A God of Gotham," described as a romance about "a well-known actress" using questionable language. Below are commercial advertisements for Pacific Bank, flour, John Wieland's Lager Beer, Champagne Eclipse, and other goods—standard period marketing. **The Wasp's** satirical content appears on other pages; this particular issue emphasizes consumer goods and cultural commentary rather than political cartooning.