The Wasp — 1891 — page 42: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising content** with one small cartoon at the bottom left titled "Americans in Paris." The cartoon depicts a tourist scene with the caption: "Mr. Jones of Frisco (passing the salon)—Well, by thunder! That's the first familiar sign I've seen since I've been here: guess I'll go in and have something." The joke appears to satirize **American tourists abroad** who seek out familiar comforts rather than experiencing local French culture. The "familiar sign" Mr. Jones notices (likely a barbershop or similar American establishment) represents American commercialism following travelers everywhere, even to Paris. The satire mocks how American tourists prioritize convenience and familiarity over authentic travel experiences—a common theme in late 19th/early 20th-century humor about American cultural provincialism.